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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...

Bishopsteignton Bombers – The Lancaster Past and Present

HMS Argonaut 1942 painting by Rod Stone

HMS Argonaut

Jun 5, 2020 | World War Two

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

La Roche Maurice – Massacre of Pointois Wood

La Roche Maurice – Massacre of Pointois Wood

May 21, 2020 | Events, Places, World War Two

The sad wartime history of La Roche Maurice is echoed throughout France. 1940 The Pointois Wood Close to the major...

War Memorial La Roche Maurice

La Roche Maurice in World War Two

May 21, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Overview The strategic site of La Roche-Maurice in Brittany explains the presence of French Alpine hunters in April...

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Photograph of VE 50th Anniversary Celebrations

What is VE-Day?

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...

VE Day header

VE Day Celebrations 2020

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...

Countdown to VE Day celebrations

Countdown to VE Day – 10 days to go – Celebrations

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...

Photograph of Jean Sharland working at a farm

Dig For Victory

Mar 25, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Context and Background The ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign was vital to help keep the country fed well and healthy during...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

Geoffrey Theodore Garratt M.B.E. MA

Mar 23, 2020 | People, World War One, World War Two

Early Life Geoffrey Theodore Garratt was born 7 November 1888, in Little Tew, Oxfordshire [1]. Son of...

Printed Photograph of Peter, Keith and Terry Blogg

Evacuees

Mar 20, 2020 | People, World War Two

With the start of the Second World War came Operation Pied Piper. This was the plan to evacuate civilians from...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

John William Beer

Dec 19, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life John William Beer was born June 1922, in Bishopsteignton, Devon. Son of Willam Henry Beer and Mary...

Photograph of Raymond Sidney Evans

Raymond Sidney Evans

Dec 19, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Raymond Sidney Evans was born July 1924 in Crediton, Devon. Son of Sydney (Sidney) James Evans, born 22...

Newspaper Cutting Distinguished Service Medal for Lewis Back back

Lewis Back

Dec 10, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Lewis Back was born 6 August, 1905 in Bishopsteignton, Devon. Son of John James Back and Lavinia...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

John Michael Dixon

Dec 10, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life John Michael Dixon was born April, 1922 in Epsom, Surrey. Son of Harold Parson Dixon and Lena...

Printed Material of Photograph, Portrait of Petty Officer F C Paget

Frederick Charles Paget

Dec 6, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Frederick Charles Paget was born 28 May, 1910 in Dursley, Gloucestershire. Little is...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

Thomas Henry Saunders

Dec 6, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Thomas Henry Saunders was born in 1910, son of George and Edith Saunders. Little else is known about...

Photograph of Flight Sergeant John Edward Hulland

John Edward Hulland

Dec 4, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life John Edward Hulland (known as Jack) was born 29 June, 1922 in Bishopsteignton, Devon. Son of Edward...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

Harold Biffen

Nov 21, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Harold Biffen was born June, 1921 in Reigate, Surrey. Son of Walter and Helen Biffen (née...

Newspaper Cutting Titled: 'Spring cleaning way to best kept village'

Richard George Patrick Bernard Dyer

Nov 21, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Richard George Patrick Bernard Dyer was born January 1925, in Newton Abbot, Devon. There is little...

George Valentine

George Valentine

Nov 21, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life George Valentine was born in April, 1921 in West Derby, Lancashire. He was the son of John and Ellen...

HMS Gould

Sidney Albert Treen

Nov 21, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life Sidney Albert Treen was born on the 11th February, 1920, in Bishopsteignton, Devon. He was the son...

John McGregor

John Harvey McGregor

Nov 21, 2019 | People, World War Two

Early Life John Harvey McGregor was born 12 May, 1906, in Ashstead, Surrey. His father Robert McGregor...

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