Salcombe History Society

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Salcombe Maritime History Papers

Salcombe Maritime History Papers

Today, by kind permission of Roger Barratt of Salcombe Maritime History Museum, we have uploaded eight Salcombe Maritime History Papers. These fascinating essays provide the reader with much interesting information about Salcombe’s past. The topics covered are:...
Millbay 1901

Millbay 1901

  Photo taken by E. Chapman of Salcombe at Millbay, Salcombe, South Devon, June 24 1901. Do you have any postcards by E. Chapman? If so, we’d love to see them! Photo courtesy of Roger Stone.
Edward Hannaford’s Reunion Lunch

Edward Hannaford’s Reunion Lunch

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

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!

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!Â