Ted Gosling

In its heyday, Brixham’s fishermen were renowned for the vast number of fish they landed, the choir was one of the finest in the west of England, and it was a beautiful place to live. Today, it continues to be a picturesque place to live and visit, and the links to fishing and music are still very much alive. The large number of captivating photographs and postcards in this book reveal the past ways of life to visitors, and remind locals of the sights that used to be so familiar. Once again, Ted Gosling and June Richards have selected a wonderful collection of photographs that will delight anyone who knows this charming part of Devon.

Although not in the front line of the Second World War, East Devon had its share of privation. It was home to many evacuees, some of whom stayed in the area after the war. Seaton itself was also the site of an internment camp, and home to soldiers from many lands, some of whom were killed fighting for the British cause. Seaton families also lost sons to the war, many of them in heroic circumstances. It was a time when the community came together in a way which had not been seen before or since. Ted Gosling has collected many fascinating and moving memories from local folk about their own experiences during this unique time. Through their words, and their own snapshots of the era, we can travel back in time to an area which flourished with 'Dunkirk Spirit' and made good friends with visiting soldiers from other lands. Among the reminiscences are tales of Wartime activity in:Seaton, Beer, Colyton, Sidmouth, Axminster, Exmouth, Honiton and Branscombe.

Nestled on the South Devon coast, the neighbouring settlements of Seaton and Axmouth have an enviable geographical setting and a special community spirit. In Ted Gosling and Mike Clement’s new book we are treated to a fascinating snapshot of days gone by. Featured here are chapters on the community, schools, seashore, high days and holidays and local events. This is sure to be a wonderful addition to The History Press’s Britain in Old Photographs series.

The village of Beer has a very special community spirit which has built up over the years. No doubt the rich history and heritage that Beer has is the reason why its inhabitants are so justifiably proud of the place in which they live. With its idyllic setting beside the sea and the stunning countryside around and about, Beer must surely rank as one of the most beautiful villages on the Devon coast. In Norman Lambert and Ted Gosling’s new book we are treated to a fascinating snapshot of days gone by. Featured here are chapters on the village itself, the community, schools, seashore and fishing industry, high days and holidays and local events. It is sure to evoke many happy memories of yesteryear.

Often called the last wilderness of southern Britain, Dartmoor is one of the National Parks of England and Wales. It combines wild open moorland, granite tors and wooded river valleys with areas of spectacular landscape. This collection presents a picture of life in and around Dartmoor from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day. It shows the people on Dartmoor, residents as well as tourists, and the characteristic industries in which they worked: tin mining, farming, quarrying and even the manufacture of gunpowder, many of which have disappeared to be replaced by an economy geared to tourism. Special attntion is given to the Pixies Holt Residential Centre and also to the Ten Tors Walk. Dartmoor contains over 200 photographs, many of which have never been published before. They are accompanied by Devon author Ted Gosling's informative captions. This book will be of great interest to everyone who has ever visited Dartmoor, and it will make a captivating and unusual souvenir.

Tucked away in a corner of East Devon is the beautiful, unspoilt Axe Valley. At the mouth of the River Axe is the friendly coastal resort of Seaton. This idyllic town is depicted here in an attractive volume of period sepia photographs and modern colour images. Seaton's rich history, from its development into a Victorian seaside holiday resort to the inception of the Seaton tramway in 1970, has been faithfully captured and compared with the Seaton of today. The reader is also given an insight into the history of neighbouring Axmouth, one of the most beautiful villages on the Devon coast, and the equally charming Colyford. A valuable portrait of these communities is thereby painted, depicting with affection the scenes and activities that have defined these places over the years and that continue to appeal to locals and visitors alike.

This book chronicles the various wars that have affected East Devon through the centuries, from the invasions of Celts and Romans, Saxons and Danes, to the First and Second World Wars. It is only in more recent times that we have had the benefit of photography, so naturally the emphasis of this books is on wartime events of the last hundred years. During the Second World War Devon was one of the most military active counties in the United Kingdom. Exeter and Plymouth were blitzed, while the rest of the county suffered from bombs, landmines and shells. Despite all this, inhabitants endeavoured to carry on their everyday lives as normally as possible. Ted Gosling and Roy Chapple know East Devon very well, and their fascinating photographs will be of interest and value to everyone who knows the area, recent arrivals and older residents alike.

During the great age of steam, most railways in Dorset were operated by the Southern Railway and the Great Western Railway. These Dorset railway companies and daily life on the branch lines during this era and beyond are recorded here amid a wealth of informatively captioned photographs collected by authors Ted Gosling and Mike Clement. Bygone railway stations are affectionately recalled, together with the open cattle trucks and luxurious Pullman coaches that served our great –grandfathers’ generation. This book is a tribute to the men who worked on the demanding coal-fired locomotives of this age for they were truly the unsung heroes of Dorset’s railways.

No-one could have imagined what a revolutionary change the dawning of the railway age would have on the British countryside and its inhabitants. Somerset was no exception: the Great Western Railway, the London and South Western Railway, and the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway operated many services throughout this beautiful county. In the age of steam and in later days these companies gave communities employment and security; their stations, crossing and engine sheds transformed the landscape and their locomotives were objects of admiration. This book aims to give the reader a chance to look back at scenes and locations that were once so common over a wonderful railway network. Stations such as Chard Junction, Milborne Port, Wellow, Chilcompton and Binegar are depicted. Somerset Railways also examines the countless trains that passed by in the age of steam: the Devon Belle and the Pines Express. Enriched by a wealth of photographs of staff from all walks of railway life, this book is a tribute to those railway workers and to the vibrant Somerset railway system that they served.

For countless holiday-makers, a trip to the seaside resorts of the West Country used to mean travelling on the network of lines operated by the Great Western and the London and South Western railways. Before the reshaping of British Railways following the Beeching Report in 1963, a wide variety of trains operated in Devon. This book chronicles these trains during a period of dramatic change, as lines were closed down, steam traction was phased out and the thundering express and the hard-working tank disappeared. A wealth of these lost images can be found within this evocative collection of over 200 photographs. Comprising the work of both amateurs and professionals, the book also reveals glimpses of the stations, the people who worked on the lines, and of the high days and disasters. Brought together here as a collection, they pay homage to the great days of steam.

A history of Colyton & Seaton

The village of Axmouth has a very special community spirit which has built up over the years. No doubt the rich history and heritage that Axmouth has is the reason why its inhabitants are so justifiably proud of the place in which they live. With its idyllic setting beside the sea and the stunning countryside around and about, Axmouth must surely rank as one of the most beautiful villages on the Devon coast. Featured here are chapters on the village itself, the community, schools, the river and harbour, high days and holidays and local events.

The author has gathered together over 200 nostalgic images of various modes of transport in his home county of Devon.

Featuring over two hundred photographs, many selected from private and previously unseen collections, Around Tiverton illustrates how the town has developed into the vibrant community it is today. It gives an unforgettable insight into the daily lives of local people during the twentieth century. There are glimpses of national occasions, such as the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, as well as local events, including the River Exe Struggle and the famous Blundell's School Russell cross-country races. Comprimising the work of both professional and gifted amateur photgraphers, this fascinating collection draws on a variety of sources to create a memorable picture of life in Tiverton past and offers those who remember the town as it was a trip down memory lane.

This collection of over 200 archive images revisits Seaton and Beer during the last century. This fascinating book illustrates how this area of East Devon has developed from a Victorian holiday destination into the vibrant community it is today. Alongside images of the villages, this book records the many social gatherings that have taken place in the lively part of the River Axe.

This collection of photographs presents a picture of life around the towns and villages of East Devon from the nineteenth century right up to the present day. It shows the people of East Devon, residents as well as visitors, local events, and some of the delightful landmarks of this beautiful area of the West Country. Local industries are recalled, and the author revisits a time when farming and fishing played a major part in the area's economy. The picturesque villages of Beer and Branscombe coupled with images of the many inland villages and hamlets are featured, showing how village life has evolved over the past century or so. Larger settlements, including the towns of Seaton, Sidmouth, Axminster, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Exmouth are also included. This selection of over 240 photographs will serve as a wonderful record of East Devon life over the last 100 years, and will appeal to visitors and residents alike.

This collection of images provides a nostalgic glimpse into the history of Brixham on the south Devon coast during the last century. Illustrated with over 200 postcards, this selection recalls Brixham in the heyday of its fishing past. It includes glimpses of shipbuilding, including the construction of the Mayflower II in 1957, and more.

A history of Brixham

This addition to the "Britain in Old Photographs" series brings together a collection of black-and-white pictures spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawn from family albums, local collections and professional photographers, they show the way things were and how they have changed. Every photograph is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, revealing historical and anecdotal detail and giving life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. Bringing together all aspects of daily life - celebrations and disasters, work and leisure, people and buildings - the collection should inspire memories, as well as serve as an introduction to visitors.