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Where do you Think You Are?

We are considering starting the project by interrogating the archive to trace the various homes occupied by the Wallis family, the family of the legendary headmaster of Bishopsteignton School. Several of his homes still stand, including the Community Centre where he...

Twinning – La Roche Maurice

The sign is evident as you approach and leave the village. There is even a special walkway named after them as you head towards Teignmouth. So where is La Roche Maurice and how and why did the twinning connection start with Bishopsteignton?   How did it start?...

La Roche Maurice – Massacre of Pointois Wood

The sad wartime history of La Roche Maurice is echoed throughout France. 1940 The Pointois Wood Close to the major port of Brest, La Roche-Maurice suffered  German occupation from the 19th June 1940. Near this village lies a large manor house with grounds including...

Huntly – the Original Owners

Part One 1813-1878 Alexander Gordon Huntly was built in 1813. It was described by the churchwardens as “newly erected” and built by the local builder Thomas Boone. The first owner was Alexander Gordon (c1763 to 1846). Alexander Gordon was the son of Captain John...

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