Downderry, Cornwall (near Seaton)

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Downderry

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Downderry. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Downderry, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Downderry
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Downderry in 1890

Downderry in 1960

Old Maps of Downderry

Historic Maps of Downderry and the local area.

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Map of Downderry in 1896

Map of Downderry in 1899-1900

Map of Downderry in 1919

Map of Downderry in 1946

Map of Downderry in 1881

Sheet Maps of Downderry

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Downderry and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Downderry in 1809

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Shows Downderry in 1919

Shows Downderry in 1809

Books about Downderry
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13 photo books on Downderry and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Downderry
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Downderry Post Office

I lived in Downderry until I was 27. I was friends with Helen Blake whose family ran the PO when we were children, sadly after the loss of her mother we lost touch. I would love to contact her again. My family (Hill) were potato merchants and owned the Eddystone Country Club. Apparently my great uncle Fred Mitchell was a coal merchant there. I have no info about him, but remember Auntie Hilda Mitchell who ...see more

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Tom Neal The Village Postman Who Lived In Bottlegate, Downderry

Does anyone in Downderry remember the village postman Tom Neal. Tom was born in West Bromwich in 1874, moved to Downderry during WW1 and I believe died in 1955 aged 81. He used to ride on his donkey (Jenny) & trap, delivering the mail. Ask your parents or your grandparents. He used to live in a small cottage in Bottlegate / Buddle Gate. This is the ...see more

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Downderry, Cornwall (near Seaton)

Downderry Post Office

Tom Neal The Village Postman Who Lived In Bottlegate, Downderry