Exmouth, The Strand Gardens c.1955
Photo ref:
E52053
Photo ref:
E52053
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In AD1001, Viking raiders under the command of King Sweyn landed in the Exe estuary, raiding and burning the town of Exanmutha before marching on to Exeter. Here we see holidaymakers and residents watching a re-enactment of those troubled times.
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A Selection of Memories from Exmouth
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 Exmouth
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June 1940 our primary school The London Oratory was evacuated en masse to Exmouth. I remember arriving at the railway station when we were all put on a coach and went to the Pavilion on the sea front. We then lined up on the stage and local people chose who they would take in to their house. More memories to follow.
Maureen Hall (maiden name O Reilly)
Worked there in 1970 including night of the terrible fire!
My great great Granddad started the Exmouth to Starcross steam ferry in the 1880's - His name was Freddy Gronberg! My name is Janet Peniston - my Mother's maiden name was Eva Gisela Gronberg!
I was born in Pencarwick Nursing Home Exmouth on 7 December 1940. The Principal was Mrs M.E.Hodges
My mother left London sometime beforehand with my two elder brothers aged 2 and 6.
She left London to avoid the bombing.
I understand my mother lived at 2 Marpool Grove.
I was christened in All Saint Church on 18 January 1941.
I have been to Exmouth and seen Pencarwick House which is now a block of ...see more
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