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The early occupation of Hope Cove
Welcome to the history page. We have had a good response to the first blogs, and feed back received means I am able to correct some information. Owen Masters tells me that the “green soap” was in fact, white Sunlight soap, It came from the SS Persier. She was en route from Swansea to Antwerp, with…
Apples and cream
This bumper apple year made me think of the time this area, and much of the south west was known for its cider apples and orchards. Most orchards have disappeared, but Reg Hall planted a new one in Galmpton abut 20 years ago using local cider apple varieties. There were hundreds of varieties, two local…
New Galmpton and South Huish Book
Our new book on the history of ‘Galmpton and South Huish Then and Now’ is with the printer and we plan to launch it at the Hope and Galmpton Recreation Hall 90th Birthday Party celebrations on 4th of July. See you there !mm
Ghosts and bonfires
Being the season of ghost stories and bonfires, I thought I’d look for stories involving the parish, but came up with virtually nothing. There was a bonfire of course as part of the alarm system to warn the Nation of the approach of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The bonfire was at the end of…
Thank you
This is a long overdue “Thank you” to all the people who have been in touch after reading the blog…. We have had some marvellous new information from people who grew up in the parish and who came here on holiday. We always welcome your memories. I loved the memory of Mrs. Jarvis giving children…
Three slipways and two paths
My first Slipway is at at Inner Hope and was used for launching the Lifeboats. In the 1700’s this area was known as Hope Gate. This slipway has good for access to all the beach at low tide only. This is one of the first lifeboats pre-1900; the slipway presumably built or improved in 1878 when…