Christopher Robin went to Devon, yet Winnie-the-Pooh went to New York.
It was many years later that Christopher Milne confessed he cared little for Pooh , or indeed his father –
Napoleon spent a couple of nights anchored outside Brixham….
Having been defeated at Waterloo in 1815, the British sent Napoleon on one long voyage to live in exile on St Helena. But not before he had cused quite a stir in Brixham.
And it was all terminated by the Coffee Cream Dessert!
And so Fanny Cradock’s TV career came to an abrupt end – it was the time she gave her unique critique to Devon farmer’s wife Gwen Troake and her Dorchester Hotel Menu.
Why not Share a Bench with Agatha Christie in Torquay?
The unveiling of a new Torquay sculptural tribute to Agatha Christie happens in April 2025. Be there at the party!
Devon’s Tom Daley – Diver or Knitter?
How a Plymouth Olympic Diver broke the mould with his talent for knitting.
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 …
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.
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
A Christmas Carol in Devon
Find Devon’s influence on Charles Dickens’ life, his writings and Devon’s other traditions
“Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!”
HMP Dartmoor Prison lurks on Dartmoor at Princetown.
Picasso’s Muse and a Gallery in South Brent in Devon.
Meet the wonderful Lydia Corbett, a French Artist living in Devon, still painting in her 80’s.
Keith Floyd , the eccentric TV Chef and his pub- The Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay
As Keith said himself – he might have always lived beyond his means – but his life was one to be marvelled!
The Singer Sewing Machine Dynasty and its impact on the English Riviera
Oldway Mansion stands in its deserted state near Preston seafront, off Torquay Road in Paignton . It holds a tremendous industrial history
Who was the Inspiration for Basil Fawlty in Devon?
John Cleese modelled his character and Fawlty Towers on Donald Sinclair , and his Torquay hotel.
The tale of Verity and 20 years in Ilfracombe
Damien Hirst’s controversial statue stands at the harbour mouth of “Hirst-on-Sea”.
Chris Martin and Coldplay put on a Green Tour
– Behind their Music of Spheres World Tour 2022/23.
“Agatha Christie’s Poisons Garden” has seen the end of many a victim.
The Poisonous Plants Garden at Torre Abbey in Torquay takes you into the world of Agatha Christie.
“Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into”.
Laurel and Hardy’s last show was in Devon.
Michael Morpurgo and the first Penguin Vending Machine in Devon
St David’s railway station has the first vending machine for Penguin books in the Country .
The Queen’s Devon born Dressmaker (Sir Norman Hartnell)
The life of the world famous Normal Hartnell, who was born in Honiton.
Remember Eileen from Torquay and her Special Wartime Service
Eileen left behind a lifetime of bravery and quiet service, that most folks never knew until she had passed.