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Paignton, the Sea Front 1912 (ref: 64711)
 Year: 2008 Cream Tea Festival in Paignton

Saturday, April 19th was "Morris Day" on Paignton Green and a celebration of all things Morris. More than 150 Morris dancers from all over the country demonstrated this traditional and colourful form of folk dancing in a marquee on the Esplanade.

Among the many dancers were Heather and Gorse Clog Morris from Combeinteignhead who performed half a dozen dances in the "North West" tradition for 20 minutes or so - accompanied by their band of melodeons, accordians and drums. Although it was very poor weather, a great many people crowded into the marquee to watch and listen to the performances - and also to enjoy the craft fair and beer tent!

Sadly it was just too wet and windy to venture outside to enjoy a walk on the sea front or along the pier. However, the lovely music and dancing made it a memorable day out.

Posted: 27/04/2008 16:36 by John Howard Norfolk  

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Paignton, Parish Church Norman Door 1890 (ref: 25472)
 Year: 1945 Marriage between Ivy Alice Gillard to Robert Alexander Bent
This date Oct 6th, in 1945, while serving in the RCAF, I was married to Ivy Gillard in this olden church. It was a bright sunny day. Ivy came to Canada with our daughter Barbara in October of 1946. She loved Canada very much, and even though she returned to her homeland on a few occasions, she was truly a Canadian. Ivy was taken from us in 1979 at age 56. She was born with a defective heart. It will always ben the second most important date in my life. My birth was of course the first. I loved Paignton while there. God Bless you all.

Last edited: 06/10/2006 22:54 by Robert Bent  

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