Monthly Archives: January 2018

One hundred years ago: February 1918.

Posted on 30/01/2018 by Tango Alpha

During an air raid on London a Gotha bomber was brought down by Captain Hackwell of the Royal Flying Corps. He is the second son of Mr W H Hackwell of Sudden Farm Langtree Torrington and he worked in a … Continue reading →

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Felicity’s traditional fish cookery; February.

Posted on 29/01/2018 by Tango Alpha

Salmon Netting in North Devon, 1988. (Photo courtesy of North Devon Museum Trust). Tradition and heritage of our local rivers, Bideford Bay, and beyond will be the subjects of my articles in 2018. I will include a traditional, local recipe … Continue reading →

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Thomas Burton; 1875- 1959.

Posted on 29/01/2018 by Tango Alpha

Everyone in Bideford knows where the Burton Art Gallery is, nicely situated in Victoria Park, adjacent to parking and Hockings’ Ice Cream van. But how many people know why it’s called the Burton Gallery? Was there someone called Burton? Well, … Continue reading →

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