Nostalgic memories of Brixham's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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We have purchased Harbour Sails, Overgang. In the picture you can see that once upon a time there was rather large house sitting in front,which is no longer there, (where the boats are in corner of quay, there’s 2 masts that point to the old house). What happened to it?
Used to holiday at this caravan park in the first half of the 1970s. It was pretty basic compared to the Pontins camp just over the hedge. They had a pool, tennis courts etc. We only had a toilet and shower block and a very basic club house that sold a few drinks. Can anyone remember it? Would be lovely to know what happened to it - was it swallowed up by Pontins - before Pontins burnt down and is now a housing estate I gather with "Sharkham" in it's name.
I lived in Brixham between 2003 and 2015, before moving back to God's Country.
I occasionally swam in this pool, refreshed daily by the in-flow and out-flow of the tide.
'Twas the coldest pool I have ever used! Nice though, early in the morning when not
over-crowded...
It was under threat of closure by Torbay Council when I left in 2015 - thank
you Torbay Council!
Hello there, how very happy I was to find these photos on here of St Mary's Bay holiday camp. I, along with my sisters and friends, had lovely holidays there in 1956, 57 and 58. What a great place it was, no Blue Coats or Red Coats to entertain you, we did all that ourselves and put a show on every week. I remember singing 'Memories Are Made Of This' with my sister and friends as back -up singers, my first ...see more
Dear Mr Kaye senior, took us 'under his arm' he liked Audrey & myself a 'lot', Audrey worked in the Bakery Shop to the left of his shop in this photo.
I have fond memories of Shoalstone Pool. Both my sister and I learnt to swim in this pool. i can remember a swimming gala, about the time of the photo, we had to walk around the pool and up and over the diving board, which i was frightened to do as I didn't like heights !!!! Can also remember in the winter at high tides watching the sea wash over into the pool. So glad to hear recently that this freshwater pool is to be saved.
In September 1970 I had my hen night at the Coffin House; it was then a restaurant and I went for a meal with friends. Being born and brought up in Brixham I have great memories of the town and often return. I am currently trying to find any photograghs of the Symons Bakery that was in Middle Street before the properties were knocked down to make way for modernisation! I can remember when the buildings had been knocked down, seeing the old bakers oven in the back wall.
I had a wonderful weeks holiday here in June 1961. I often think of the short time I spent there and the people I met, fellow campers. My chalet was, by today's standards a little more than a shed, but had gas heated water and a hand basin. I was eighteen at the time and often wish I could put the clock back! I met a young girl there who I chose to ignore; as we left the camp on our last day I realised that I had made a serious mistake and I have regretted this ever since!
Many happy times with my parants staying at the Louville Camp by Berry Head.
I can recall visiting the lighthouse and being given a guided tour by the keeper, his name was Peter and we went for tea at his cottage close by. I do believe he emigrated to New Zealand some years later.
Just one of the wonderful memories of my childhood.
When I was young we would holiday in a caravan at a site near to Hollicombe in between Torquay and Brixham. As we lived in Walsall in the West Midlands this journey, by coach, was not to be undertaken lightly and a day was usually set aside to complete it. We left town early in the morning and didn't usually arrive in Torquay until late afternoon. One day we went to see Mayflower II under construction. I ...see more
