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Books produced by the Local History Group
In 1819 Abraham Hawkins wrote “Kingsbridge and Salcombe with the Intermediate Estuary”. It was a consideration of subjects ranging from Natural History; notes about the great and the good of the time, and a description of the coast from Bolt Head to Hope Cove. It was the first attempt at a local guide and other…
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Bill Jarvis – unsung hero
William Thomas Jarvis 1894–1969 A long time ago I was having a conversation with an old friend about how all young people these days know all the answers. “However,” she said, “My daughter is so naïve she doesn’t even know the questions.” I am often reminded of that. Daily as a child playing in the…