Tag Archives: Bideford Legends

‘Bideford Legends’ – 4.

Posted on 23/01/2025 by Tango Alpha

Marsh Farm was built on a low-lying site in Northam Road, prone to flooding, and became derelict and abandoned some time ago. The site has now been redeveloped, with levels raised overall, the stream culverted, and the farmhouse restored to … Continue reading →

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“Bideford Legends” – 3.

Posted on 27/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

The Hamlyn property. A fine listed building once the property of the Hamlyn family, who were noted decorators of the time. (Interior photos courtesy of Rightmove). *  *  *  *  *  *   The railway shed in Kingsley Road. Another … Continue reading →

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“Bideford Legends” – 2.

Posted on 19/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

The Strand Cinema. The Strand Cinema was opened by Maurice Prince, Jewish entrepreneur, in 1938. During the war Maurice was a civil defence warden and he also helped Jewish refugees who were escaping from Nazi persecution by sheltering them in … Continue reading →

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“Bideford Legends” – 1.

Posted on 28/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Introducing “Bideford Legends”. My name is Tanya Harrison, I was born abroad and came to live in Bideford in 2017. By profession I am a Teacher of English to foreign students, not a photographer, not a writer, not an expert … Continue reading →

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