This is the building which is now incorporated in the Ring of Bells. Originally it was designed to match Cross Gate with one cottage on either side of the end of Radway Hill. The designer is reputed to be John Nash and the builder William Boone. It...
Places
Facts, figures and history of places found in and around Bishopsteignton Parish.
Bishopsteignton Primary School during World War 1
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...
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...