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Sybil Atkinson (1909 – c.2004)

Sybil Atkinson lived in Bishopstegnton for a number of years, living on The Orchard in the 1970s. During her life Sybil made a big contribution to the village’s theatrical productions, both appearing on stage, such as in the Bishopsteignton Players’ 1980 production of...
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Dot Perkins (1924 – 1996)

In 1958 Dot and her husband Mic took over the tenancy of the Commercial Inn on Clanage Street, and ran it for over 30 years. When Mic died in 1988, Dot continued to run the pub, with the help of managers, until 1994. Dot’s nephew Graham, recalls what good hosts Dot...
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Lillian Green, née Payne (1921 – 2021)

Lillian was born in 1921 in Veracruz Mexico, to Henry and Annie Payne. The family returned to England in 1932, eventually settling in Exmouth. Without her parents’ permission, before she turned 21, Lillian joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). She started at...
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Dr. Rosaleen Cooper née Graves (1894 – 1989)

Rosaleen Graves was born in Wimbledon on 7 March 1894, the sister of the poet and writer Robert Graves. When she was young Rosaleen wanted to be a concert pianist and was awarded a Diploma from the Royal College of Music. However, when the First World War broke out...
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