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Chagford maps
Historic maps of Chagford and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Chagford maps
Historic map of Chagford
Illustrated Victorian map of Devon
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Chagford books
Displaying 3 of 15 books about Chagford and the local area. View all Chagford books
Devon County Memories
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South Devon Coast Photographic Memories
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Devon A Century Ago Photographic Memoiries
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Memories of Chagford
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St Bride's School in the late 1940s and early 1950s
My maiden name was Quarman. I boarded at St Bride's School in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The headmistress was Miss Thompson, assistant Miss Watson. We wore a green unifrom. I ued to enjoy ballet in gym on Wednesday afternoons. I played Mustardseed in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', ha ha ha. A few of the friends I remember were Anne... [more]
Shared on 05 April 2009
I am wondering if anyone remembers the school in Chagford at Holystreet Manor. I went to this school in the mid 1950s and at the time it was called St Brides, later to be re-named Holystreet Manor School with a change of Principal. I believe it closed down shortly after.
I lived in Moretonhampstead at the time (my parents were managers... [more]
Shared on 19 January 2009
Devon memories
I remember the Reverend Green used to come to North Bovey School and tel us some very interesting stories of his travels in Africa and other countries where he had travelled. Does anyone remember Miss Jones and Mrs Watton? I went to North Bovey School from 1958-1964. I loved North Bovey and its school, they sure have changed, times, haven't they?... [more]
Shared on 07 May 2008
A Saturday ramble at Fingle Bridge
The Heather and Gorse Clog Morris Dancers organised a ramble to celebrate the New Year and we met on a beautiful sunny January Saturday at the Fingle Bridge Inn.
My wife Elizabeth and I joined our group of friends some of whom took their walking very seriously judging by the Nordic walking poles and huge woolly caps! Others were... [more]
Shared on 17 January 2009
I worked in a racing stables in Manaton, we used to exercise up on the moor. 3 other girls were there too and it was great fun. The yard moved to Somerset after and I went with it, wonderful days. Hi Sam, Hi Brian.
Shared on 16 August 2008
As a kid this is where I cycled to from my home in Windy Ridge, Skaigh Lane, Belstone to save my pocket money - I knew I would never be a millionaire but I achieved my target of having a thousand pounds by my 18th birthday and I remember making the deposit at Belstone Post Office not long after my 17th... [more]
Shared on 06 August 2008
When I think of Devon, and in particularly Bellever I think of home.
I lived in Bellever from the age of 4 to 13, after moving with my family (dad Denis, mum Gracie, sisters Cyndy, Alison and Elaine, and brothers Bill and Steve). The thing I enjoyed most was swimming in the river, and going for walks on the moors... [more]
Shared on 09 September 2009
It was a Trust House Hotel when I worked there in the bar for a few years up to 1964. By that time it was very much larger than the photograph shows. The manager was Mr. Trew. It never made any money due to the short season. When it burnt down about 1967/8 it was left almost derelict for many years... [more]
Shared on 24 October 2009
Extracts From Chagford & Devon books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Chagford, inspired by Frith photos.
Devon Memories Photographic Memories
Chagford is a tiny market town on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor, close to the upper reaches of the river Teign. With its jumble of streets and pleasing buildings of local moorstone, it has long been popular with visitors. Alongside the market place is the renowned Three Crowns Inn, where the poet Sidney Godolphin was shot during the Civil War.
This is an extract from Devon Memories Photographic Memories.
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Chagford is a tiny market town on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor, close to the upper reaches of the river Teign. With its jumble of streets and pleasing buildings of local moorstone, it has long been popular with visitors. Alongside the market place is the renowned Three Crowns Inn, where the poet Sidney Godolphin was shot during the Civil War.
This is an extract from Devon Pocket Album.
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Nostalgic Britain Address Book
Chagford's striking octagonal Market House was built in 1862. An earlier Market House collapsed in 1618, killing ten people who were attending the Stannary Court. Chagford was declared one of the first Devon Stannary towns in 1305, but by the late 16th century the tin was worked out and the town turned to spinning wool.
This is an extract from Nostalgic Britain Address Book.
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