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Frederick William Pook

Family and life in the community Frederick was born in 1860 in Bishopsteignton, the son of John (gardener, village postmaster for 34 years and Parish Council founder member) and Eliza Pook (née Hore), one of eight children. They lived in Fore Street, known then as...
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Dave Robbins Part 3: Childhood Reminiscences

It seemed like almost every week there would be a jumble sale in the Village Hall during the 60s.  It would often be in aid of the Pantomime, Children's Theatre or Womans Institute.  As Mum was often involved with many of these organisations, our house at 37 Fore...
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Dave Robbins Part 2: Farms, Pubs and Starsky and Hutch

Secondary education was completed at both Teignmouth Secondary School and Teignmouth Grammar School in 1975, with a place secured at Seale-Hayne Agricultural College. The 'practical' year was spent at 'Shute Farm', Bishopsteignton, although school holidays had allowed...
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Edna Atkinson’s Memories of the Bishopsteignton Modern Wives

Edna was born in July 1933. She has lived in Bishopsteignton for over 50 years and has three daughters. Before retiring, Edna was a teacher. Throughout most of her life Edna has been an active member of her local community, as a church goer, and a founding member of...
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