Salcombe, Fore Street 1907
Photo ref:
58775
Photo ref:
58775
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The Shipwright's Arms on the left is still open for business, and its name gives an indication of one of the old trades in town - until the late years of Victoria's reign the town's main industry was the building of schooners.
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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.
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