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Ivybridge, Devon
Ivybridge maps
Historic maps of Ivybridge and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Ivybridge maps
Historic map of Ivybridge
Illustrated Victorian map of Devon
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Ivybridge books
Displaying 3 of 15 books about Ivybridge and the local area. View all Ivybridge books
Devon County Memories
Paperback
£15
South Devon Coast Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Devon A Century Ago Photographic Memoiries
Paperback
£14
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My mother's maiden name was Jarrett, her father was Fred Jarrett who along with his brother Jim ran a small building company. I lived in Ermington from 1957-1974 and was related, or so it seemed, to almost everyone within a 5 mile radius. There was a Daniels, Peter, I think who ran the First and Last. It was where I had... [more]
Shared on 05 August 2009
In 1907 my Great-uncle, Arthur Jarrett, married Elizabeth Daniels in Ermington church. Elizabeth was the daugher of Frederick Daniels, who was then the landlord of the 'First and Last' Inn in Ermington.
Arthur Jarrett was a groom for Lord Mildmay at Flete House. He also served in the cavalry, possibly the King's Dragoon Guards.
I believe Arthur and Elizabeth... [more]
Shared on 12 September 2008
Born in 1938 in Modbury, I can remember the latter years of World War II.
I remember vividly the nights during the months of the heavy blitz on Plymouth, with the beams from searchlights that were based just outside the town criss-crossing the sky as German bomber formations droned overhead.
The American forces had an army camp in a... [more]
Shared on 13 March 2008
Nights at the local inn. Hikes to Yealm River. Company of land girls at nearby camp. Newton Ferrers.
Shared on 02 October 2008
Extracts From Ivybridge & Devon books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Ivybridge, inspired by Frith photos.
Devon Memories Photographic Memories
Ivybridge was a modest town when this view was taken. Now it is a dormitory for Plymouth, and has grown dramatically in recent years. The Great Western line between Exeter and Plymouth crosses the valley on a graceful viaduct, and this can be seen in the distance.
This is an extract from Devon Memories Photographic Memories.
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Devon Memories Photographic Memories
Many country churches went into decline in the Victorian era. Roofs fell in, walls collapsed through the weight of smothering ivy, and congregations declined. This neglect would not be tolerated in our own conservation-conscious age. Ivybridge was built astride the main road from Plymouth to Exeter.
This is an extract from Devon Memories Photographic Memories.
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Nostalgic Britain Address Book
There was a chapel in Ivybridge from 1402, but the modern Church of St John was not built until 1882. Ivybridge did not become a parish until 1894, taking parts of the parishes of Ugborough and Ermington.
This is an extract from Nostalgic Britain Address Book.
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