Bere Alston, Street 1898
Photo ref:
42263
Photo ref:
42263
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A notable Victorian inhabitant of Bere Alston was Percival Johnson, who lived at Ward House from 1846-55. An enlightened man by the standards of most mine-owners of the time, he gave his name to the Johnson Shaft, which was set at 25 degrees to ease the hauling of ore and to make life easier for miners leaving the mine after a long shift.
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A Selection of Memories from Bere Alston
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bere Alston
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I was born in Tavistock in 1941, but my family lived in Bere Alston until 1947. We lived in a house called The Firs, but perhaps it is no longer there. My father was the doctor and during the Second World War, the local inhabitants petitioned Parliament so that their doctor would not be called up into the army. The end of the war was celebrated in the village and I remember that the streets were filled with long tables for a huge Victory Party.
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