Blog - Bishopsteignton Heritage

Day Thirty-Eight

by webmaster | Apr 30, 2020 | Coronavirus Lockdown, Events

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

Jam and Jerusalem

by Sarah Cockerton | Apr 30, 2020 | People, Organisations

Jam and Jerusalem The part played by Bishopsteignton Women’s Institute in WW2 (Text in italic is taken directly from the committee meeting and member’s meeting minutes). On Friday 2 December 1938 at 3.00pm a meeting was held at the Parish Hall, Bishopsteignton. This...

What was the Battle of Britain?

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Background Eighty years ago, back in 1940, Britain faced a real and imminent threat. Germany, under Hitler and the Nazi Party had successfully invaded large parts of Europe including Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and France. Also countries such as...

Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

So here we are, at 8 days and counting, until we all dress up and party in our homes to celebrate VE-Day. So this article will give you some hints and tips on how you can adapt your existing wardrobe to look the part, or dress the kids up in red, white and blue for...

Day Thirty-Seven

by webmaster | Apr 29, 2020 | Events, Coronavirus Lockdown

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

Countdown to VE-Day – 9 days to go – Flags and Bunting

by Jess Gibby | Apr 29, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

With only nine days left to get ready for your VE-Day party at home, we thought we would give you some hints on getting your house decorated . Union jack flags would seem to be the order of the day, along with balloons and bunting, in any colours but particularly in...

Day Thirty-Six

by webmaster | Apr 28, 2020 | Coronavirus Lockdown, Events

While responses to the Coronavirus Lockdown develop over the next few weeks, we want to record thoughts and actions in Bishopsteignton one day at a time. Please leave two or three sentences and any images you may have in the comments section below. Tomorrow we shall...

What is VE-Day?

by Jess Gibby | Apr 28, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Description After 6 years of a war, where there was fighting and bombing in many countries, where fathers, brothers and sons were sent overseas , women worked on the land and in factories and children were evacuated and separated from their parents, PEACE finally came...

VE Day Celebrations 2020

by webmaster | Apr 28, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

Programme of Events>v Friday May 8th 2.55pm Playing of The Last Post by Charles Morgan from the balcony above the Post Office Buglers, trumpeters and cornet players might like to consider playing The Last Post from the safety of their front or back garden, outside...

Countdown to VE Day – 10 days to go – Celebrations

by Jess Gibby | Apr 28, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

Well, if we were not all in this Lockdown situation right now we would be part way through a long list of events that Bishopsteignton Heritage were busy organising for the Celebration of VE Day 75 on May 8th 2020. We had a programme of talks, a street...