Man in boat near Lundy Island, Bristol Channel
1959 - Lundy The Island In The Bristol Channel Is Up For Sale At A Reported 100, 000 The future of Lundy, the island in the Bristol channel which is up for sale at a reported 100, 000, is not yet setted. A German syndicate was rumoured to be interested in the idea of building a casino there. But most people are hopeful that the National Trust might buy it for the nation to keep it unexploited and protect its wildlife. During the 12th century tiny bleak island was the lair of pirates. Death duties are forcing the present owners to part with the island. Following the death last year of the uncrowned king of Lundy. Mr. Albion Harman, his widow and two sisters are being forced to sell. Photo Shows:- A boat approaches the dark rock of Lundy, the tiny island in the Bristol Channel, which is up for sale
