Bampton, White Horse Hotel c1950 (ref. B379013) | This was once an important stopping place on the main road from Taunton to the north Devon area; now, a new
road further south has removed much of the traffic from this place. The pub has lost its porch and the horse above
it, but the early 14th-century tower of St Michael's still stands over the town.
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Bickleigh, the River and New Inn 1930 (ref. 83230) | The narrow road was just about suitable for the volume of traffic when
this view was taken. Today, it is hardly at all wider, and the traffic is
horrendous; this is not surprising in such a wonderful location. The
New Inn is now the Trout Inn; it still has a thatched sign.
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Bickleigh, Bridge and River Exe 1930 (ref. 83235) | Hopelessly inadequate
for today's traffic levels,
the bridge (with no
footpath) can manage
vehicles in one direction
only. Despite that, it is
still quite majestic. Our
photographer seems to
have left his carrying bag
in shot, down in the
bottom left corner.
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Bickleigh, 1930 (ref. 83231) | This view of the riverside
was taken from Bickleigh
Bridge. The lowering
skies are clearly standard
English holiday weather;
the cameraman is having
to fight his eternal battle
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Bradninch, the Guildhall 1870 (ref. B386002) | Over a century and a
quarter along, this view is
essentially unchanged.
Both pub and Guildhall still
exist, and have been
subjected to only cosmetic
changes. The policeman's
uniform and the other
clothing have also
undergone something of a
change. On the extreme
left, a gentleman is still
wearing a stovepipe hat.
The gun was captured
at Sebastopol.
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Cheriton Fitzpaine, c1955 (ref. C305010) | As mentioned in the caption to photograph No C305004, thatch is
still common in this area. A study of this view will confirm that fact.
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Chettiscombe, 1930 (ref. 83226) | We are a few yards downstream from the view pictured above, and the people on the bridge have been replaced
by a lady. There is a horse-drawn farm implement to the right of shot. Chettiscombe is a most ancient place, being
mentioned in Domesday.
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Culmstock, c1960 (ref. C312312) | In fairness, Culmstock is not one of England's natural tourist attractions. But there are better corners than can be
seen from this view. The church, for instance, is 15th-century and is built of local flint. This view is taken from
the tower.
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Tiverton, Old Cottages, Little Silver 1920 (ref. 69893) | These houses in the Little Silver area would be worth a fortune today. Nestling at the foor of St Andrew Street, they were demolished after the last war when slum clearance was the watchword. Modernisation was embraced, and down everything came. What Hitler's bombs missed, the councils of England destroyed. What is built there today only emphasises the point. | Add your own Memory
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Tiverton, Blundell's Old School 1921 (ref. 69895) | It is a quarter of a
century after the
above photograph ,
and there is absolutely
no change to note -
apart from the vehicle,
that is.
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Tiverton, Little Silver 1914 (ref. 66530) | The photographer appears to be quite the centre of attraction as the ladies from the left-hand house peer over the hedge. The youngsters on the extreme left coyly watch the camera, while the older ones seem more interested in how the photograph will be taken. | Add your own Memory
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Tiverton, St Andrew Street 1920 (ref. 69892) | This road was cut in half
when a new by-pass was
built round the town.
This, the lower half, has
changed somewhat, but
mainly only in detail. To
the extreme left was a
public baths together
with a police station and
fire station.
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Tiverton, Town Hall 1890 (ref. 23726) | The photographer
appears to be quite the
centre of attraction as
the ladies from the left-
hand house peer over
the hedge. The
youngsters on the
extreme left coyly watch
the camera, while the
older ones seem more
interested in how the
photograph will be taken.
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Tiverton, Collipriest Walk 1914 (ref. 66526) | It is clearly high summer
and the horrors of World
War One were still
unknown to these two,
even if not for long.
They are obviously
interested in something
happening over the
fence, down by the river.
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Tiverton, Clock Tower and Lowman Bridge 1920 (ref. 69890) | This view is largely
unchanged today. The
building to the right of
the clock tower is now
Mallards Restaurant, and
the next one along is still
the Prince Regent. There
is no evidence of motor
vehicles, although
horses are still in use:
the stains on the road
surface prove that. The
statue is that of Edward
VII, who reigned from
1901 to 1910.
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Tiverton, Collipriest Avenue 1914 (ref. 66525) | This road is actually
alongside the Lowman,
where tall trees create a
charming walk for ladies
of the town. Note the
long dresses, still the
height of fashion.
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Tiverton, Collipriest Avenue 1890 (ref. 23735) | This charming area is
down the river from
Little Silver, close to the
confluence of the river
Lowman. Today, the
trees have grown
appreciably, forming an
almost impenetrable
barrier. Upriver, on the
left, the Tiverton railway
line crosses the water on
a bridge.
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Tiverton, Fore Street c1950 (ref. T55008) | Much has changed since this view was captured, not least the fashions. The man to the right is wearing what was
known as a demob suit: after military service, you were allowed a new suit. Cycles rather than cars dominate. The first
two shops to the right, together with those on the left and the rather grand building at the end, are all demolished.
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Tiverton, Castle Street 1920 (ref. 69888) | This charming view is
instantly recognisable
today. The scooter, like
the one to the left, is
returning to fashion;
perhaps children will
once again sail yachts in
the leat. It is sad that the
leat normally carries no
water today. It was
installed back in 1250 as
the town's water supply.
The pub is still in
business, but Mr Rudall,
further along on the
right, is not.
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Tiverton, the Park 1920 (ref. 69898) | Three young ladies,
together with their doll's
pram, sit in front of a
statue which still adorns
the People's Park. Their
outfits - and those to the
left as well - are very
much in keeping with
the times.
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