Salcombe, 1935
Photo ref: 86945
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Photo ref: 86945
Photo of Salcombe, 1935

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In earlier days, this port served clippers on a specialised fruit trade. By the mid 1930s, pleasure craft had achieved greater importance. Lines of boats moored in the river have become more streamlined, particularly the nearer of the larger sailing yachts and the cabin cruiser moored off her port bow. The different styles of houses reflect years of developing architecture, from village to holiday resort.

An extract from Picturesque Harbours Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Salcombe

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 Salcombe

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Ian, my father was there from 1947 until it closed, Pete Petit. I worked there for 3 years too. Bob
Hi, the handsome young man standing on the far right of the picture is i am sure my late brother inlaw Ian cooper (rhino) I have the best memories a child could ever have living in Salcombe. and went back many times on holiday to spend with my late sister Ce.Ian and their children, Ian worked on the boats for many years. . I lived at 5 fore street and went to the infants school and then the ...see more
Salcombe of the past.
Between 1060 and 1962 I worked with Les Stone, hiring his boats off White Strand. I think Les could be in the bottom corner of the photo with the hat on. I could be the young lad near the water's edge. What memories. Great two years for me.