Nostalgic memories of Dunsford's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My 4 x great-grandfather...THOMAS CRUMP was born in Dunsford about 1738, the son of RICHARD and Mary (nee Elworthy). He left Dunsford but his brother...Richard remained and married Elizabeth Sercombe. They had several children. This is a "long shot", but are there any descendants...named Crump or otherwise in the village or vicinity who might be interested in contacting me to further family history.
Today I joined a group of friends on an organized ramble through the Dunsford nature reserve run by the Devon Wildlife Trust. My friends are all dancers and musicians with Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers but on this occasion we were happy to enjoy a five mile circular walk on a beautiful early Spring sunny Devon day instead of our more usual dancing at a pub! We ...see more