Early Teenage Fun at The Salcombe Hotel
The Salcombe Hotel was at one time owned by the formidable Mrs. Ryder. She could be seen in her latter years being escorted to and from The Ferry Inn by Mike Philpotts, a long-term hotel employee. Mrs Ryder had a bulldog, wore a silver bulldog brooch and it is remarkable how some people are said to resemble their pets.......
The Hotel used to hold an afternoon party in the ballroom on Christmas Day and my friend Michael H and I went one year as two girls from St.Trinians. We borrowed gymslips, hats and hockey sticks from the Mulligan girls and made plaits from coarse tractor twine.
As we paraded around a daring gentleman pinched my bottom - a dubious thrill!
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RE: RE: Early Teenage Fun at The Salcombe Hotel
By what name is the Salcombe Hotel now known, does it still exist? My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend in Salcombe a couple of years ago. It is interesting to read your surname as I have recently discovered that my great-great-great grandmother was Hannah Lapthorn from Salcombe area! We must be connected!
Alison Davies
Comment from Stephen Davies on Tuesday, 7th April 2009.