Combe Martin, Rest On The Way To Hangman Hill c.1955
Photo ref:
C145031
Photo ref:
C145031
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The slopes between Little Hangman and Sherrycombe, to the east, were often descended by local women to gather laver (seaweed) from The Rawns. It was carried in 20lb bundles up the steep cliffside and taken home to be cooked with vinegar and bacon. Laver is still served in local cafes today.
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A Selection of Memories from Combe Martin
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 Combe Martin
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I lived in Combe Martin from 1972-77 at that time the Earl of Rhone festival had been dead for a number of years.. myself and another lady called Pamela Watts decided we would revive it... and to that end it is why it is celebrated to this day... Initially we did it without help but then slowly we recruited many helpers... forming a committee .. Pamela was Chairman and I Secretary... The first was 1973/74 and was an enormous success...
MY FAMILY HOME WAS JUST DOWN THE ROAD COME THE POST OFFICE, IT WAS HAPPY TIMES IN THE 60S AND 70S.STILL MISS COMBE MARTIN
That's the beach at Combe Martin, Sandy Cove is round the coast from there. In 1965 I was living in that building you can see in the middle of the picture.
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Always stayed at Wavecrest with mum and dad plus the Green family each year. Good old Mrs Mills. Always had a trip to Lee Bay on "Bills" boat. Great Memories. Is Sue Green (my age) still around?
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