Blog – Colin Anderson

Why did I have in my possession a parish magazine from 1958? Mystery revealed!

A parish magazine had unexpected news about my baptism, but perhaps of greater interest were the advertisements for businesses, most of which no longer exist – but some that do.

In search of a partner

I was in search of a girlfriend or partner and was told I should go on a dating site – but I had no idea what kind of person I was looking for, and during lockdown turned to TV for clues.

Market town: a day in the life of Newton Abbot town centre

One sunny afternoon in the life of Newton Abbot, from the market square to the clock tower…

Jaguars, Rovers, Mustangs, Corvettes… the annual Newton Abbot town centre car show – and it’s free!

An exceptional free day out in Newton Abbot every June; well worth a visit!

Courtenay Park: one of many great open spaces in Newton Abbot – right opposite the railway station

One of my favourite Newton Abbot parks. There are many to choose from, all with entirely different characters. Photos take in 2009.

Newton Abbot architecture: a town with a surprising selection of architectural styles

An overheard conversation on a train prompted me to take photographs of architecture in Newton Abbot. Some people do not speak highly of the town but it has many buildings to be proud of.