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Devon Collection

Background imageDevon Collection: Chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay April 1992

Chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay April 1992

Background imageDevon Collection: A Typhoon makes a pancake landing, on the edge of a rock strewn shore near Torquay in

A Typhoon makes a pancake landing, on the edge of a rock strewn shore near Torquay in Devon. There were slight injuries to the pilot but no more

Background imageDevon Collection: A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built

A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built. This picture was taken in 1967 and shows the old Upham shipyard on the opposite shore

Background imageDevon Collection: The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

Background imageDevon Collection: The Fortune of War pub in Plainmoor, Torquay survived a bomb at the junction of St

The Fortune of War pub in Plainmoor, Torquay survived a bomb at the junction of St Marychurch Road and Warbro Road, Torquay during the Bank Holiday raid which destroyed houses further up the road in

Background imageDevon Collection: A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave

A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave Road, Plymouth today. It was necessary to evacuate 300 people until a Bomb disposal Squad had removed

Background imageDevon Collection: With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island

With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island and mainland at Bigbury on Sea, Devon. 13th June 1956

Background imageDevon Collection: Military vehicles in Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949. Adverising signs - Ovaltine

Military vehicles in Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949. Adverising signs - Ovaltine Guinness and Oxydol

Background imageDevon Collection: Beacon Cove, Torquay. August 1980

Beacon Cove, Torquay. August 1980

Background imageDevon Collection: Jim Davidson at the wheel of his Princess boat on Torquay Marina20th July1987

Jim Davidson at the wheel of his Princess boat on Torquay Marina20th July1987

Background imageDevon Collection: Astronomer Patrick Moore at Torquay Boys Grammar School. 18th November 1993

Astronomer Patrick Moore at Torquay Boys Grammar School. 18th November 1993

Background imageDevon Collection: Torquay Harbour 1969

Torquay Harbour 1969

Background imageDevon Collection: A photograph taken in February 1959 of the Kingskerswell Arch on the Newton Road

A photograph taken in February 1959 of the Kingskerswell Arch on the Newton Road. The arch was demolished in 1964. road

Background imageDevon Collection: HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939

HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939

Background imageDevon Collection: Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Background imageDevon Collection: Auctioneer Arthur THomas conducting business at Brixham fishmarket in the 1980s

Auctioneer Arthur THomas conducting business at Brixham fishmarket in the 1980s

Background imageDevon Collection: South Street in Woolacombe, Devon. 9th December 1964

South Street in Woolacombe, Devon. 9th December 1964

Background imageDevon Collection: Footballer Tommy Northcott, Torquay United 1958-66

Footballer Tommy Northcott, Torquay United 1958-66

Background imageDevon Collection: Author Agatha Christie addressing the dignatories at Galmpton primary school

Author Agatha Christie addressing the dignatories at Galmpton primary schools official opening in September 1971

Background imageDevon Collection: Royal Navy fleet anchored in Torbay and floodlit in July 1969

Royal Navy fleet anchored in Torbay and floodlit in July 1969

Background imageDevon Collection: Torquay Regatta Fair along Victoria Parade in the early 1950s

Torquay Regatta Fair along Victoria Parade in the early 1950s

Background imageDevon Collection: The Rotunda in use as a war hospital. Oldway Mansion Paignton. Circa 1916

The Rotunda in use as a war hospital. Oldway Mansion Paignton. Circa 1916

Background imageDevon Collection: The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion

The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion. It has entailed the construction of a huge retaining wall over 4 ft in thickness at a total cost of £ 11

Background imageDevon Collection: The bottom end of Market Street, Torquay in the early 1960s showing the Manor Inn

The bottom end of Market Street, Torquay in the early 1960s showing the Manor Inn and C & F Watt shops

Background imageDevon Collection: Pollards Ice Cream factory in February 1973. Newton Abbot, Devon

Pollards Ice Cream factory in February 1973. Newton Abbot, Devon

Background imageDevon Collection: The 400 Ballroom on Torquay harbourside in the late 1950s

The 400 Ballroom on Torquay harbourside in the late 1950s. Eric Delaney was a popular band leader Poster advertising " Mornng Beat Sessions"

Background imageDevon Collection: Distin Court in Winner Street, Paignton in 1932 with the Baptist Church beyond

Distin Court in Winner Street, Paignton in 1932 with the Baptist Church beyond

Background imageDevon Collection: Five people in Exeter owe their lives to the Morrison shelter

Five people in Exeter owe their lives to the Morrison shelter. Their two story house received a direct hit and completely buried the shelter during the " Baedeker" raid on the city

Background imageDevon Collection: Plymouth - Devon - bomb damage during The Blitz of World War Two

Plymouth - Devon - bomb damage during The Blitz of World War Two. The Plymouth Blitz was a series of bombing raids carried out by the Nazi German Luftwaffe on the English city of Plymouth in

Background imageDevon Collection: St Andrews Church, Plymouth following an air raid attack. March 1941

St Andrews Church, Plymouth following an air raid attack. March 1941

Background imageDevon Collection: St Andrews Church in Plymouth, Devon, after it was bombed in The Plymouth Blitz of World

St Andrews Church in Plymouth, Devon, after it was bombed in The Plymouth Blitz of World War Two. The daffodils continue to grow as the light pours in from the sky above

Background imageDevon Collection: HMS Courageous seen here leaving Devonport dockyard following her conversion

HMS Courageous seen here leaving Devonport dockyard following her conversion from battleship to aircraft carrier. 14th May 1928

Background imageDevon Collection: HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships seen here approaching

HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships seen here approaching Devonport dockyard prior to the second world war. Circa 1937

Background imageDevon Collection: Post collections and deliveries, Clovelly Post Office, Devon. 6th October 1935

Post collections and deliveries, Clovelly Post Office, Devon. 6th October 1935

Background imageDevon Collection: Dartmouth Harbour, Devon. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Dartmouth Harbour, Devon. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Background imageDevon Collection: Holiday scene in Dawlish, Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Holiday scene in Dawlish, Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Background imageDevon Collection: Old Blundells School, Tiverton, Devon. 1926

Old Blundells School, Tiverton, Devon. 1926

Background imageDevon Collection: Jeremy Thorpe holidaying at home at his thatched cottage near Cobbaton, Umberleigh, Devon

Jeremy Thorpe holidaying at home at his thatched cottage near Cobbaton, Umberleigh, Devon. 30th August 1972

Background imageDevon Collection: Edwardian elegance at Torquay Regatta Fair Circa 1910

Edwardian elegance at Torquay Regatta Fair Circa 1910

Background imageDevon Collection: Seven Stars Inn, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot. June 1968

Seven Stars Inn, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot. June 1968

Background imageDevon Collection: The Grand Hotel and Corbyn Head Torquay Circa 1940s The elm trees fell victim to

The Grand Hotel and Corbyn Head Torquay Circa 1940s The elm trees fell victim to Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s

Background imageDevon Collection: Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Background imageDevon Collection: June 1949 - Buckfastleigh Races

June 1949 - Buckfastleigh Races

Background imageDevon Collection: The demolition of the Marine Spa, Torquay. 28th May 1971

The demolition of the Marine Spa, Torquay. 28th May 1971

Background imageDevon Collection: Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Background imageDevon Collection: The old Torquay coach station shelter being dismantled in May 1971

The old Torquay coach station shelter being dismantled in May 1971

Background imageDevon Collection: Bygone pictures of South Devon College, Paignton taken between 1965 and 1967

Bygone pictures of South Devon College, Paignton taken between 1965 and 1967

Background imageDevon Collection: Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963. t a white seagull flies over the Imperial

Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963. t a white seagull flies over the Imperial
Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963.t a white seagull flies over the Imperials West Wing as two of the Beatles - George Harrison and Ringo Starr - take the air on their balcony



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