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One hundred years ago – May 1918.

Posted on 04/05/2018 by Tango Alpha

The Ministry of Food announces that it can release considerable additional supplies of frozen meat. Therefore from Sunday last until further notice 8 pence worth of uncooked meat may be purchased in respect of each 2 coupons in the ration … Continue reading →

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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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Bideford Races, May 1928.

Posted on 01/05/2014 by Tango Alpha

This advertisement comes from the Bideford Gazette for 1928 currently housed at the Bideford Archive. The archive is run by volunteers, and you will find it is a mine of information on Torridge district; not just births, marriages and deaths, … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years ago – December 1912.

Posted on 02/12/2012 by Tango Alpha

(From the Bideford Gazette). Advertisements for  Christmas. After the jollification of Christmas , the damaged wallpaper and the scratched paintwork will show up – in all these matters Mr R Pye of 8 and 9 Meddon St will be found … Continue reading →

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One hundred years ago – March 1912.

Posted on 17/02/2012 by Tango Alpha

One Hundred years ago Horse Ambulance It is expected that the Horse Ambulance required for the Bideford Hospital will cost about £70, and up to the present about £25.12s.6d has been subscribed The Coal Strike This strike which has lasted … Continue reading →

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