How a Devon Police Dog went to the French Olympics. The South West supplied four dogs , out of a total of 50 from the UK, to this team.
Torbay’s Hidden Seahorses
Sea grass study in Torbay was the remit. The first dive gave an unexpectedly fortuitous result, on the back of the primary intent of searching for seagrass beds – the seahorses.
Why Churchill came to Tea in Devon
Near Exeter is the quiet village of Stoke Canon – a pretty little place with a Village shop and the …
Queen Victoria’s love of Devon Lace
And this some what “demand” by the Queen for such adornment of her wedding gown and veil is thought to have helped a fading Honiton hand-made lace industry,
The Gluggle Jug was made in Dartmouth
It was produced in the Grade II listed, Warfleet Pottery Mill building that stands just outside the town hub.
Naughty Face the famous Devon donkey
How Devon based Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen became an advocate for donkeys worldwide and started the world famous Donkey Sanctuary.
Lynmouth’s lifeboat “Louisa” and her famous rescue 125 years ago.
Lifeboat Louise was unable to launch at Lynmouth in the storms of 1899, the lifeboat crew pulled the boat 13 miles by land and safely launched her from Porlock Weir. All lives on the stricken Forrest Hall sailing ship were saved.
The Modern Day Wassail in Devon.
Making the pitch for a bumper apple harvest in 2024
“Wassail, wassail all over the town, my toast it is white and my ale it is brown.”
The Curious Tale of a Prophetess from Devon
Devon born Joanna created her own religious teachings that lead to her mixing with all levels of society. People followed her announcement that she was to give birth to the 2nd Messiah in her 60’s
Lobster Pot makers thriving in Devon
Lobster pot making is on the UK Heritage Craft red list – meaning it is critically endangered to die out.