Bishopsteignton Community Centre

1726 – 1928 The oldest part of the school, built in 1726, was a charity school, with Christopher Coleman providing free places for 20 village children. The school was extended in 1850, 1876 and 1923 and these dates can be seen above the doors of the building. The 1923...

The Outbreak of War The year that the war started began with tragedy for Bishopsteignton School’s headteacher, Mr Clifford Wallis and his family, inlcluding his wife who also worked at the school. His stoical entries in the School Logbook on April 1st and April 7th...