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In August 2025, came the excited Zoo announcement that a chick had successfully hatched. After a 50 day incubation time, the new arrival was the first at Paignton for 21 years.

4 October 2025

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Paignton Zoo Cassowaries and tiny footsteps on the conservation ladder.

Before 1840, the fastest way to send a message across the Atlantic to America was by steamship. After 10 – 12 days, your message would be delivered.. Cable Cottage was a landing station for the submarine cable sending messages to France and then the world.

28 September 2025

Curious Devon Landmarks

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Cable Cottage calling the French

In August 2025, came the excited Zoo announcement that a chick had successfully hatched. After a 50 day incubation time, the new arrival was the first at Paignton for 21 years.

4 October 2025

Curious Devon Landmarks

Have a Look Around!

Highways from Devon

Paignton Zoo Cassowaries and tiny footsteps on the conservation ladder.

Before 1840, the fastest way to send a message across the Atlantic to America was by steamship. After 10 – 12 days, your message would be delivered.. Cable Cottage was a landing station for the submarine cable sending messages to France and then the world.

28 September 2025

Curious Devon Landmarks

Highways from Devon

Cable Cottage calling the French

The “”Mind-Blowing” challenges of a good tea supply for space travellers, helped by Devon tea growers

13 July 2025

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Drinking Devon Tea in Space?

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