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Memories of World War II

Although not at the time based in the village, our long term resident Avril Avery has shared some of her childhood memories of World War II leading up to VE Day. She has kindly offered them to us to publish on this, the 80th anniversary. Contains some language “of its time”.

Leonard William John Wright

The story of evacuee Leonard Wright as described in a letter to the team at Bishopsteignton Heritage

Remembrance 2023

Spotlight feature Social media trailer Saturday 11th November Sunday 12th November Animals in Conflict - They Also Served Today, whilst we all take time to honour and remember those who gave their lives in two world wars and later conflicts, it’s fitting that we also...

HMS Argonaut 1942 painting by Rod Stone

HMS Argonaut

  In December 1942 the Argonaut was hit by two torpedoes, launched from an Italian submarine that obliterated her...

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