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North Bovey maps
Historic maps of North Bovey and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all North Bovey maps
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Illustrated Victorian map of Devon
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North Bovey books
Displaying 3 of 15 books about North Bovey and the local area. View all North Bovey 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 North Bovey
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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
Devon memories
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
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
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
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
This was always known as Rock Inn, Haytor when I visited. I got to know a few of the local families, most of which are long gone. Courtier, Clifton, Morrish, Middleweek, Ford to name but a few. The Rock Inn was always very popular in the summer, cars often parked more than half-way up Inverness Hill at Sunday lunchtime.
There... [more]
Shared on 24 October 2009
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
Extracts From North Bovey & Devon books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about North Bovey, inspired by Frith photos.
Devon Churches Photographic Memories
The wagon roof has wooden bosses that are possibly 13th-century. The designs of these bosses include the Tinners' Rabbits - three rabbits sharing only three ears. This was the alchemical symbol for tin and is also said to represent the Holy Trinity.
This is an extract from Devon Churches Photographic Memories.
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Devon A Century Ago Photographic Memoiries
The Rev W H Thornton, vicar of North Bovey in the latter half of the 19th century, was initially less than impressed with his flock: 'My new parishioners were very turbulent people ... the women were awful ... the whole village was much addicted to gossip of the worst description ...'
This is an extract from Devon A Century Ago Photographic Memoiries.
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Teignmouth Photographic Memories
Skirts and hair were shorter than ever before in the new decade! A two hour horse-drawn carriage ride for four people cost two shillings (10p). A Spanish Oak planted as a cen- trepiece when Victoria became Queen in 1837 was felled to make way for 1920s public lavatories. Electric street lighting was in its infancy. The Belgian Urn on the Triangle was presented by refugees... [more]
This is an extract from Teignmouth Photographic Memories.
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