Newsletter May 2025

Newsletter May 2025

As we look back at the gorgeous early April weather, we no doubt keep our fingers crossed, hoping the summer months will be as sunny.But irrespective of the weather, folks, BH are delighted to inform you that we are involved with the 80th Anniversary VE Day...
Memories of World War II

Memories of World War II

Since I was born in 1938, I am among the last generation to remember how World War 2 affected children in particular, and also our elders. So I feel it is right to write down my memories before I start forgetting. I was born in Sheffield, where there were several big...
Leonard William John Wright

Leonard William John Wright

My husband Leonard William John Wright was born on 25 June 1932 in Hoxton the north-east area of London. He was a son of Lilian Margaret and Leonard William Wright and an older brother to his 16 months younger sister Ann Margaret. Mum looked after the family while Dad...
Newsletter April 2025

Newsletter April 2025

Bishopsteignton Heritage continues to work hard for the community and has been nominated to receive the Bishopsteignton Parish Council 2024/25 ‘Community Recognition Award’. This prestigious award proffers £50 and a Certificate and lots of photographic opportunities:...
Newsletter February 2025

Newsletter February 2025

As we dive headlong into 2025 with our resolutions and self-promises falling by the wayside; it dawned on me not for the first time, what a fabulous place Bishopsteignton is! I am of course totally biased having been dragged up in the village by a family of badgers...