Blog - Bishopsteignton Heritage

David John Pook 1885 – 1956

by Hilary Davies | Dec 6, 2024 | The Pook Family

Family and life in the community David married Elizabeth Ann Smith, a schoolmistress, who taught the infant class at Bishopsteignton School on 20th October 1906. They first lived in a house called Belle Vue, then at 3, River View Terrace with their three children,...

‘All we need is an audience’ – Part One

by Pat Yesin | Dec 4, 2024 | Bishopsteignton Players, Organisations, People

2004 I moved back to Bishopsteignton in July 2004 to live in my father’s house, in Teign View Road. My father, Fred Gilbert, had been a stalwart member of the Players since moving to the village in 1976 and was Treasurer for a number of years, 1979 to 1983. So...

Frederick William Pook

by Hilary Davies | Sep 2, 2024 | The Pook Family

Family and life in the community Frederick was born in 1860 in Bishopsteignton, the son of John (gardener and postmaster for 34 years) and Eliza Pook (née Hore), one of eight children. They lived in Fore Street, known then as Post Office Street, on the high pavement...

19 Murley Crescent

by Hilary Davies | Sep 2, 2024 | Murley Crescent, Places

Owners and residents 1910 – 1924 Deeds show the house was owned by Frederick William Pook. 1911 Census shows Algernon and Rebecca Collett Dauglish were in residence with two visitors and one servant, Thomas Henry Hulland, aged 13. 1921 Census shows Algernon and...

Molly Coombe Photograph Competition 2024

by The Hub Team | Aug 21, 2024 | Competitions

Closing now extended to midnight Sunday 17th November 2024! Anybody of any age from 10 upwards may enter any number of times. Prizes of £50 for best photo will be given, one for each category – People, Places, Events and the Environment – plus one for our...

Central Garage, Bishopsteignton

by Colin Back | Jul 20, 2024 | Places, Central Garage, Fore Street

One of the most interesting buildings in Fore Street, not particularly known for its shape or beauty, but more so for its historic standing, is the property that has for some time carried the name of Central Garage. The building has changed little over the years. It...

Dave Robbins Part 3: Childhood Reminiscences

by Dave Robbins | May 22, 2024 | Born and Raised in Bishopsteignton, Dave Robbins, People

Dave Robbins: Childhood Reminiscences (Full version) 19 minutes | Dave Robbins reads part 3 of his 'Born and Raised in Bishopsteignton' reminiscences in full, with added colour!...

Bishopsteignton Primary School 50th anniversary

by John Parkes | Mar 10, 2024 | Bishopsteignton Primary School

I was pleased to be asked to give a presentation to the schoolchildren during their morning assembly on the 50th anniversary of the official opening, 30th November 2023, and also to a gathering of pupils from the old school, governors and staff later the same morning....

Social Media Survey

by The Hub Team | Jan 21, 2024 | Surveys

Do you watch video on social media? Do you watch video on social media? Yes No Average length of video watched Average length of video watched 30s - 60 s 1m - 3m 3m - 6m 6m - 10m 10m + Which platforms do you watch video on? Which platforms do you watch video on?...

Newsletter December 2023

by The Hub Team | Dec 24, 2023 | News

Well, it has certainly been a busy year for BH! Here are just some of the things we’ve been up to: On the website we have instigated our hugely successful “Born and Raised” series with so far eight articles published of the 40s, 50s and 60s...