Staverton, Church Interior 1889
Photo ref: 21641
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Photo ref: 21641
Photo of Staverton, Church Interior 1889

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The church interior was restored in 1877, an event which caused the Reverend Sabine Baring Gould (of 'Onward Christian Soldiers' fame) to rush back from London to prevent his ancestors' memorials being concreted over. The memorials were moved to Baring Gould's parish at Lew Trenchard.

A Selection of Memories from Staverton

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The Staverton Playing Fields were the location for the Elizabethan Fayre on August Bank Holiday Monday. Lots of entertainment was arranged including a jazz band, the Babelfish Ceilidh Band, Dog Racing, Punch and Judy, the South Hams Dog Agility team, and the Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers. I was there with my piano accordian to provide some music for the dancers and I think my job providing music was a ...see more