Newsletter March 2026

Newsletter March 2026

We are giving Dave a month off for the March issue – don’t worry he’ll be back! Instead, we are using the opportunity for a couple of others from the Hub Team to keep you up to date with developments.   First of all, this from Colin, written for other purposes...
Newsletter February 2026

Newsletter February 2026

“Winter draws on” is not a statement of intention from a pantomime dame but indeed is a reference to our dark and cold winter nights. Bishopsteignton Heritage metaphorically trudges on through the winter, continually researching, documenting and sharing village...
Newsletter January 2026

Newsletter January 2026

As our new year’s resolutions wain – from joining a gym to having a non alcoholic January – Bishopsteignton Heritage looks forward into 2026. It reminds me of having a new ‘jotter’ or new book at school where the handwriting on the fresh new page was...
Newsletter December 2025

Newsletter December 2025

BH continues in its endeavours to educate and benefit the community within its heritage facility. The website is constantly being updated with village stories, photographs and anecdotes. Only this very morning I read articles regarding fungi and spiders that clearly...
Newsletter November 2025

Newsletter November 2025

October 9th saw “An Evening with Colin and Dave III”. It was a sell out night – an evening of anecdotal tales and photos of Bishopsteignton’s colourful characters and history. It was absolutely fabulous to see faces old and new enjoy a few drinks and engaging in the...
Newsletter October 2025

Newsletter October 2025

 As you read this BH article we are only a few days away from the Colin and Dave evening, in the village hall. Prior to this whimsical evening of mirth and merrimentColin and I, with the help of James Hooper pick out photographs of buildings, people, dogs etc with...
Newsletter September 2025

Newsletter September 2025

This month, BH starts with a word of thanks to Chris Grimshaw and Chris Ford with their invaluable assistance in helping with listed building consent and a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant application.This joint initiative with the Community Centre and...
Newsletter August 2025

Newsletter August 2025

Never did I think (at the time of writing) that we would be wishing for rain in Bishopsteignton, but memories of the summer of 1976 spring to mind, with the watershortages, hose pipe bans and standpipes. BH battles on in the hot weather, researching, archiving and...
West Street

West Street

Present buildings Vincent Lodge, 1 West Street Westover 2 West Street Delamore Cottage, 3-5 West Street 4 West Street 6 West Street Woodbine Cottage, 7 West Street Church Cottage, 8 West Street 9 West Street Bramley House Orchard End Woodbine Orchard   West...