Woolacombe, Devon

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

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 Woolacombe. 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 Woolacombe, 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 Woolacombe
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Woolacombe in 1965

Woolacombe in 1906

Old Maps of Woolacombe

Historic Maps of Woolacombe and the local area.

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Map of Woolacombe in 1897

Map of Woolacombe in 1900

Map of Woolacombe in 1919

Map of Woolacombe in 1946

Map of Woolacombe in 1903

Sheet Maps of Woolacombe

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

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$Barnstaple & Ilfracombe$

Shows Woolacombe in 1809

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Shows Woolacombe in 1900

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Shows Woolacombe in 1919

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Shows Woolacombe in 1809

Books about Woolacombe
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3 photo books on Woolacombe and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Barnstaple - A History and Celebration

Memories of Woolacombe
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The Life Of A .Woolacombe Lad

I was born in the North Devon Royal Infirmary in June 1936 and lived in and around the village for 19 years before doing my national service.I never returned again as i needed a job in a city like Bristol. My father was the village Baker for many years Alf,s Pasties were legendary . I remember the war years in the ..Bake house the smells of baking can never be forgotten. The old golf course club ...see more

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Completely Changed!!

My father took my mother and I on holiday to Woolacombe every year in the 1950's. At that time, in the height of the Summer months we would be the only family on the main beach (as well as the Barracane Beach where we searched for Cowerie shells). At that time the surrounding land, including the beaches, were owned by Sir Francis Chichester's mother and what she said went!! There were no Donkeys or Punch ...see more

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The Life Of A .Woolacombe Lad

Completely Changed!!