A history of the Cornish family heritage in Bishopsteignton by tracing a continuous lineage from the mid-17th century through to late 19th century in the county of Devonshire.
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Growing up in Bishopsteignton
Although Tim Newton was not actually born here he certainly grew up in the Parish with some notable characters. Here he tells his story of being raised in Bishopsteignton…
Rooted in the Land: The Cornish Family of Wolfsgrove and Beyond
In the rolling countryside of Bishopsteignton , where fields stretch toward the edge of the River Teign and beyond, farming has long shaped the rhythm of life, with the Cornish family establishing deep and lasting roots…
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The Ridgeway Family of Bishopsteignton
Now that I have some spare time on my hands, I thought it apt to extend from my previous articles ‘Rooted in the Land: The Cornish Family of Wolfsgrove and Beyond’ and ‘The Cornish Family Name’ by telling what I know of my Grandmother and the Ridgeway family’s presence in the village, who appeared rooted for generations in our lovely Devon village.
The Cornish Family Name
A history of the Cornish family heritage in Bishopsteignton by tracing a continuous lineage from the mid-17th century through to late 19th century in the county of Devonshire.
Growing up in Bishopsteignton
Although Tim Newton was not actually born here he certainly grew up in the Parish with some notable characters. Here he tells his story of being raised in Bishopsteignton…
Rooted in the Land: The Cornish Family of Wolfsgrove and Beyond
In the rolling countryside of Bishopsteignton , where fields stretch toward the edge of the River Teign and beyond, farming has long shaped the rhythm of life, with the Cornish family establishing deep and lasting roots…
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Five
. Early in 2019, we started planning another evening of one act plays and this was very exciting as Jess and...
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Four
2017 In the spring 2017, we put on Three's a Crowd, a collection of one act plays. It was an opportunity for people...
The Story of the Manor Inn and its People – Part 3
The story of the Manor Inn continuing in 1928 following the purchase by Heavitree Brewery.
The Story of the Manor Inn and its People – Part 2
Following on from the previous article, this chapter explores the continuing presence of the Hill Family at the Manor Inn in 1902 and subsequent owners up to 1928
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
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Three
2014 Mission Accomplished We looked at various options for our next show and in the end, as 2014 was the centenary of...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 2
Scout Hut A couple of years after Joan Leonard left in 1986, the Playgroup moved from the Village Hall to the Scout...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 3
Visitors from La Roche Maurice Bishopsteignton Preschool was now firmly established as an integral part of the...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 1
The Origins On the 26th September 1972, Mrs Buckle from the Pre-School Playgroups Association, showed a film and gave...
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Two
2012 Jack and the Beans Talk Spurred on by the exorbitant cost of licence and performance fees, we began work...
David John Pook 1885 – 1956
Family and life in the community David married Elizabeth Ann Smith, a schoolmistress, who taught the infant class at...
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part One
2004 I moved back to Bishopsteignton in July 2004 to live in my father's house, in Teign View Road. My father, Fred...
Frederick William Pook
Family and life in the community Frederick was born in 1860 in Bishopsteignton, the son of John (gardener, village...