Abbotsham, Devon (near Bideford)

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Abbotsham

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Abbotsham. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Abbotsham, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Abbotsham
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Abbotsham in 1906

Abbotsham in 1960

Old Maps of Abbotsham

Historic Maps of Abbotsham and the local area.

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Map of Abbotsham in 1895

Map of Abbotsham in 1900

Map of Abbotsham in 1919

Map of Abbotsham in 1946

Map of Abbotsham in 1886

Sheet Maps of Abbotsham

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Abbotsham and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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$Barnstaple & Ilfracombe$

Shows Abbotsham in 1809

$Barnstaple & Ilfracombe$

Shows Abbotsham in 1900

$Barnstaple & Ilfracombe$

Shows Abbotsham in 1919

$Barnstaple & Ilfracombe$

Shows Abbotsham in 1809

Books about Abbotsham
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20 photo books on Abbotsham and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Barnstaple Photographic Memories

Cover image of Barnstaple - A History and Celebration

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Cover image of Launceston Town and City Memories

Cover image of North Devon Living Memories

Cover image of South Hams Photographic Memories

Memories of Abbotsham
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Ww2 Memories

In 1940 a group of children with ages ranging from about eight to eleven were evacuated from Croydon, (then in Surrey) and taken in by the local populace. I (Les Quilter) and John Durr were billeted at Pusehill Farm with George Bellew, where we spent the next eighteen months. The school in Abbotsham received us and increased the number of pupils attending by quite a number. I suppose the worst memory I have in ...see more

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Childhood In Abbotsham

I lived in Abbotsham from birth in 1947 until we moved away in 1967. I attended the village school from 1952 until 1959. Started in the infants class with Mrs Attenborough then on to the Junior class with the Headmistress, Mrs Cotton. In the Juniors we used to listen to the Schools Radio programmes where we learnt much about History and Geography. Also twice a week were music programmes - Music and ...see more

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Abbotsham, Devon (near Bideford)

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Childhood In Abbotsham