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This addition to the "Britain in Old Photographs" series brings together a collection of black-and-white pictures spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they show the way things were and how they have changed. Every photograph is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, revealing historical and anecdotal detail and giving life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. Bringing together all aspects of daily life - celebrations and disasters, work and leisure, people and buildings - the collection should inspire memories, as well as serve as an introduction to visitors.

Often called the last wilderness of southern Britain, Dartmoor is one of the National Parks of England and Wales. It combines wild open moorland, granite tors and wooded river valleys with areas of spectacular landscape. This collection presents a picture of life in and around Dartmoor from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day. It shows the people on Dartmoor, residents as well as tourists, and the characteristic industries in which they worked: tin mining, farming, quarrying and even the manufacture of gunpowder, many of which have disappeared to be replaced by an economy geared to tourism. Special attntion is given to the Pixies Holt Residential Centre and also to the Ten Tors Walk. Dartmoor contains over 200 photographs, many of which have never been published before. They are accompanied by Devon author Ted Gosling's informative captions. This book will be of great interest to everyone who has ever visited Dartmoor, and it will make a captivating and unusual souvenir.

This collection of photographs presents a picture of life around the towns and villages of East Devon from the nineteenth century right up to the present day. It shows the people of East Devon, residents as well as visitors, local events, and some of the delightful landmarks of this beautiful area of the West Country. Local industries are recalled, and the author revisits a time when farming and fishing played a major part in the area's economy. The picturesque villages of Beer and Branscombe coupled with images of the many inland villages and hamlets are featured, showing how village life has evolved over the past century or so. Larger settlements, including the towns of Seaton, Sidmouth, Axminster, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Exmouth are also included. This selection of over 240 photographs will serve as a wonderful record of East Devon life over the last 100 years, and will appeal to visitors and residents alike.

Featuring over two hundred photographs, many selected from private and previously unseen collections, Around Tiverton illustrates how the town has developed into the vibrant community it is today. It gives an unforgettable insight into the daily lives of local people during the twentieth century.There are glimpses of national occasions, such as the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, as well as local events, including the River Exe Struggle and the famous Blundell's School Russell cross-country races. Comprimising the work of both professional and gifted amateur photgraphers, this fascinating collection draws on a variety of sources to create a memorable picture of life in Tiverton past and offers those who remember the town as it was a trip down memory lane.

The author has gathered together over 200 nostalgic images of various modes of transport in his home county of Devon.

This collection of over 200 archive images revisits Seaton and Beer during the last century. This fascinating book illustrates how this area of East Devon has developed from a Victorian holiday destination into the vibrant community it is today. Alongside images of the villages, this book records the many social gatherings that have taken place in the lively part of the River Axe.

This collection of images provides a nostalgic glimpse into the history of Brixham on the south Devon coast during the last century. Illustrated with over 200 postcards, this selection recalls Brixham in the heyday of its fishing past. It includes glimpses of shipbuilding, including the construction of the Mayflower II in 1957, and more.

Although not in the front line of the Second World War, East Devon had its share of privation. It was home to many evacuees, some of whom stayed in the area after the war. Seaton itself was also the site of an internment camp, and home to soldiers from many lands, some of whom were killed fighting for the British cause. Seaton families also lost sons to the war, many of them in heroic circumstances. It was a time when the community came together in a way which had not been seen before or since.Ted Gosling has collected many fascinating and moving memories from local folk about their own experiences during this unique time. Through their words, and their own snapshots of the era, we can travel back in time to an area which flourished with 'Dunkirk Spirit' and made good friends with visiting soldiers from other lands. Among the reminiscences are tales of Wartime activity in:Seaton, Beer, Colyton, Sidmouth, Axminster, Exmouth, Honiton and Branscombe.

A history of Colyton & Seaton