North Bovey, Church Interior 1907
Photo ref: 58513
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The wagon roof has wooden bosses that are possibly 13th-century. The designs of these bosses include the Tinners' Rabbits - three rabbits sharing only three ears. This was the alchemical symbol for tin and is also said to represent the Holy Trinity.

An extract from Devon Churches Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from North Bovey

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 North Bovey

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I went to the school and lived in a home in Manaton, we went by coach, it seemed miles away. One of the teacher lived in one of the bungalows on the left just before the school. I have now moved to Devon and been back to see the school and the hall next door it was used for indoor games/gym.
I remember the Reverend Green used to come to North Bovey School and tel us some very interesting stories of his travels in Africa and other countries where he had travelled. Does anyone remember Miss Jones and Mrs Watton? I went to North Bovey School from 1958-1964. I loved North Bovey and its school, they sure have changed, times, haven't they? Nice to see the pictures of the old church, hope to visit soon. Lindsay Baldwin