Salcombe History Society

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Edward Hannaford’s Reunion Lunch

Edward Hannaford’s Reunion Lunch

by | Jun 5, 2018 | News & Events | 0 comments

Carrying on the tradition in memory of Edward Hannaford, Virginia Lown organised the annual Salcombe School reunion lunch at Salcombe Yacht Club on 31st May 2018. Around 30 people attended the two course buffet style lunch. It was a wonderful spread, much enjoyed by...
Salcombe History Society on YouTube

Salcombe History Society on YouTube

by | Jul 25, 2017 | News & Events

Salcombe History Society now has its own YouTube channel. Check it out here. So far, courtesy of Paul Brodie, we have a series of five short videos featuring a fire in Salcombe in April 2011. We are keen to populate the channel so please send us any local videos which...
Happy 103rd Birthday Win Brodie!

Happy 103rd Birthday Win Brodie!

by | Jul 25, 2017 | News & Events

Born 19th July 1914, just three weeks before Great Britain entered the First World War, Win still enjoys her fish and chip supper at home in Salcombe every Friday and remains a fully paid up member of Salcombe History Society! 
Hallsands Centenary

Hallsands Centenary

by | Jan 10, 2017 | News & Events | 0 comments

Thursday 26th January 2017 marks the centenary of the Hallsands disaster. On that night in 1917, the combination of an easterly gale and exceptionally high tides saw the majority of the fishing village swept into the sea; just one house was left standing. An...