Although Tim Newton was not actually born here he certainly grew up in the Parish with some notable characters. Here he tells his story of being raised in Bishopsteignton…
People
Rooted in the Land: The Cornish Family of Wolfsgrove and Beyond
In the rolling countryside of Bishopsteignton , where fields stretch toward the edge of the River Teign and beyond, farming has long shaped the rhythm of life, with the Cornish family establishing deep and lasting roots…
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Five
. Early in 2019, we started planning another evening of one act plays and this was very exciting as Jess and...
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Four
2017In the spring 2017, we put on Three's a Crowd, a collection of one act plays. It was an opportunity for people...
The Story of the Manor Inn and its People – Part 3
The story of the Manor Inn continuing in 1928 following the purchase by Heavitree Brewery.
The Story of the Manor Inn and its People – Part 2
Following on from the previous article, this chapter explores the continuing presence of the Hill Family at the Manor Inn in 1902 and subsequent owners up to 1928
Memories of World War II
Although not at the time based in the village, our long term resident Avril Avery has shared some of her childhood memories of World War II leading up to VE Day. She has kindly offered them to us to publish on this, the 80th anniversary. Contains some language “of its time”.
Leonard William John Wright
The story of evacuee Leonard Wright as described in a letter to the team at Bishopsteignton Heritage
‘All we need is an audience’ – Part Three
2014Mission AccomplishedWe looked at various options for our next show and in the end, as 2014 was the centenary of...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 2
Scout HutA couple of years after Joan Leonard left in 1986, the Playgroup moved from the Village Hall to the Scout Hut...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 3
Visitors from La Roche MauriceBishopsteignton Preschool was now firmly established as an integral part of the village,...
Bishopsteignton Playgroup & Preschool – Part 1
The OriginsOn the 26th September 1972, Mrs Buckle from the Pre-School Playgroups Association, showed a film and gave a...