Ilsington, The Village And St Michael's Church c.1960
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The Church of St Michael was built in the 14th century and enlarged in the 15th century. It has a 16th-century rood screen and a clergy stall of carved medieval bench-ends. The latter are decorated with the only carved poppy-heads in Devon. In 1586 the Elizabethan dramatist John Ford was baptised here.

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A Selection of Memories from Ilsington

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I lived at 6 Albert Terrace in Bovey Tracey, and my first real job was at the Haytor Hotel in Ilsinton, the owners of the hotel at the time (1955) were Mr & Mr Henke I believe, not quite sure if the name is right. The staff at that time lived behind the hotel in a small bungalow. What great times we had, the moors, horseback riding, and of course the local pubs for meals and drinks. Your posting from Michael Steer ...see more
i remember this photo very well , on the see saw is my brother keith macmanus and the other end of the see saw is christine roberts (good days ) my brother went on to become a royal marine , how fast time flies .