Lustleigh, Wrayland Manor 1906
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Photo of Lustleigh, Wrayland Manor 1906

More about this scene

This cottage, probably 16th- or 17th-century, is typical of those found on the eastern side of Dartmoor. Its walls are hidden beneath some rather tatty rendering, but are almost certainly made of granite, which can be seen in the arch below the gable, and in the horse trough in which the little boy is standing.

A Selection of Memories from Lustleigh

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 Lustleigh

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I was five when we moved to Lustleigh. The war was just beginning, and my mother grew vegetables to augment food rationing. We kept hens and goats, and made butter and cheese. The dogs, cat and guinea pigs completed the family.My father was serving in the war, and as well as him coming home on leave we enjoyed the company of airmen serving in the Royal Australian Air force. I was free to go where ever I liked, ...see more