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Lupton maps
Historic maps of Lupton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Lupton maps
Lupton photos
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Churston Ferrers| Galmpton| Brixham| Kingswear| Dittisham| Dartmouth| Goodrington| Stoke Gabriel| Duncannon| Paignton| Stoke Fleming| Blackpool| Ashprington| Strete| Marldon| Chelston| Cockington Village| Berry Pomeroy| Torre Abbey| Totnes| Slapton| Littlehempston
Lupton area books
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Devon memories
Past Schoolmaster
My Gt grandfather, William James Hawken was a certified schoolmaster at Galmpton between 1875-1880. His youngest child, Frances Marian, was born there on 10th October 1875. She went on to marry William Henry Birch, who was a son of the iconic Betsy Birch who founded the London omnibus transport system, after the early demise of her husband William in 1846.
Hall's of Galmpton
The Hall family lived scattered about Devon since the late 1600's, from what I can gather. In the 1850's to the 1890's they seemed to settle around Galmpton and Dittisham, later into Torquay and beyond. My GGG Grandfather William Hall, lived in Galmpton as did most of his family. His son, Captain William Hall, master mariner, and his uncle (also William) plied the Dart in a series of small sailing ships, including the "Lord Napier" which in 1898 ran a coastal trade of timber, sand, cement, bricks and other heavy materials. In 1903 the boat hit the "Horse Ferry" spearing a covered wagon with the bow sprit. Two hours after breaking free, it carried on up the Dart and went aground off Noss, taking a week to be freed. Which Captain William may have been at the helm (or was it his crew), is unknown to me. The rest of the Hall's were mainly either farmers or blacksmiths, ending up in Torquay, London and later Australia.
Constructing Mayflower II
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 has a great interest in sailing ships and to see one actually being constructed left a great impression especially the myriad smells and scents of wood that seemed to fill the boatyard. I remember my father explaining to me how it was being built, what the keel and ribs were and how the wood had to be seasoned. My father took some photographs but unfortunately they were not overly good but I still have them. When Mayflower II was launched and began its journey across the Atlantic there were bulletins and photographs put up... Read more
Dancing at The Brixham Heritage Festival 2008
One of the week long programme of events for the Brixham Heritage Festival is morris dancing on the old Fish Quay.
Grimspound Border Morris entertained the crowds first. They "blacked up" in the traditional way and then danced to the hypnotic rhythms of their large band under the canopy of the old Fish Market. It was something of a surreal experience as a replica of The Golden Hind as shown in this view was right beside us!
Following on were the dancers and musicians of Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers - described in the Festival programme as "our favourites" ! The two teams of dancers put on a display of dancing for more than an hour and then retired to the bar of the nearby Bullers Arms. We sat inside with our beers and looked out past the Prince William of Orange statue (with a seagull on his head!) and the evening sun setting over the harbour.
It was a really enjoyable evening -... Read more
St. Mary's, Higher Brixham
This is the interior of St. Mary's, Higher Brixham - parts of which date back to Norman times. My mother, a Brixham girl born and bred, was married here in August 1952. I, along with my twin brother,w as christened in the baptismal font (left foreground) a year later. Generations of my mother's side of the family lie buried in the churchyard and I still have relatives who have lived in Brixham all their lives, and I spent many a childhood holiday there.
Childhood Memories
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.
Happy Days?
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 sometimes wish I could put the clock back!
