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 –
Drinking Devon Tea in Space?
The “”Mind-Blowing” challenges of a good tea supply for space travellers, helped by Devon tea growers
So how is Camouflage and the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, linked with Teignmouth in Devon?
Its all down to Dr Alister Mackenzie and his passion for Golf Architecture.
Who is Daphne?
Daphne was a Devonshire Land Girl, who became an accomplished Rat Catcher in WW2. And now she will become immortalised in the next Longest Yarn 2 Project for 2025
The Disco Scallop joins the Devon Food Scene
The advent of Disco Scallops. It was 2022. Devon Scientist, Rob Enever, was working on this Crab Pot project at Totnes based Fishtek Marine. He put the pieces of an unusual jigsaw together and quickly put Disco Scallops on the map.
Eighty years after Auschwitz Liberation and Five Devon Memories.
Five Memories. There are incredible people in Devon who have played their part standing up to this chapter of history. The horrors of Auscwitz
An Invitation to the Totnes Urban Safari
It could only happen in Totnes. Nestled amongst this Devon Town, and particularly the Bridgetown area, there’s a rather unique experience to discover. Take a Safari tour and uncover countless animal sculptures within the Community.
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!
“On the Buses” from Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is buzzing with vintage buses running local routes around the area – and all services and trips are absolutely free – simply pick your bus and hop on.
Devon’s Tom Daley – Diver or Knitter?
How a Plymouth Olympic Diver broke the mould with his talent for knitting.
PD Roo went to Paris
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.
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,
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 tradition of a Dartmouth Fatstock Show in 2023
This year’s annual livestock event arrives in Dartmouth’s Old Market Square
No 10’s Christmas Tree comes all the way from Devon
Dartmoor Christmas Trees took the honour once more.
Routes of Remembrance to Paddington from Devon and Cornwall
North Devon’s “ The Veterans Charity” Keeps Remembrance moving with GWR
The Remarkable Devon Lumber Jills
Remembering Sheila MacDonald Nicholls , a Lumber Jill at wartime Powderham Estate, Devon.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee carriage stranded in a field in North Devon
The challenge to preserve Shirwell’s rather special skittle alley as Railway Heritage.
A Trip to Taylor’s Tea Shop in Devon’s Stannary Town of Ashburton
Drinking Proper tea in China Teacups, sat in the Parlour!
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.
A slice of Apple Pie at the Marldon Fair, near Paignton.
Marldon’s Apple Pie Fair has a long tradition and dates back to 1888 when local trader George Hill famously provided a huge Apple Pie for the village to enjoy at the church fete.
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!
Bernard from Dartmouth and the Oxford Bags.
A Dartmouth local with memories of the wide leg trouser trend.
Dittisham -stop for a Seafood Lunch
What a great lunch at The Anchorstone, on the River Dart,
Mary of Exeter, the Indestructible Pigeon, and the Dicken Medal. DM32
Remembering Cecil “Charlie” Brewer and his beloved Mary.
How about the Plymouth Gansey?
Help to preserve Devon’s knitted fisher jersey heritage.
Timothy the Tortoise and his extra-long life
On 3 April, 2004, Powderham Castle in Devon announced the sad passing of their beloved Timothy. An important family member, Timothy was a special spur-thighed tortoise.
“Make Do and Mend” Fashion at Killerton House, Broadclyst, Devon with the National Trust
A revival of sustainable clothing and parachute wedding dresses.
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.