The Outbreak of War The year that the war started began with tragedy for Bishopsteignton School’s Headteacher, his wife, who also taught at the school, and their family. His stoical entries in the School Logbook on April 1st and April 7th 1914 indicate the depth of...
Places
Facts, figures and history of places found in and around Bishopsteignton Parish.
Bishopsteignton Churchyard – Resting Place of Nelson’s Admirals
Graves of Admirals, Quinton, Goodall, Thornbrough. Bishopsteignton became home to some of Nelson’s admirals during the French Wars. With their prize money they built or bought grand mansions along Forder Lane. Admiral Sir Edward Thornbrough (1754 -1834) fought...