My home town. I was born here in 1956 and since the mid-70’s have taken photographs of events, buildings, parks and the surrounding countryside. I made a start on scanning negatives during the great lockdown and will gradually get them up on this web page as time permits. Consider the following a sampler!
Newton Abbot recent posts
Olives & Post-Punk
One sunny afternoon in the life of Newton Abbot, from the market square to the clock tower…
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Jaguars, Rovers, Mustangs, Corvettes…
An exceptional free day out in Newton Abbot every June; well worth a visit!
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Courtenay Park
One of my favourite Newton Abbot parks. There are many to choose from, all with entirely different characters. Photos take in 2009.
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Newton Abbot Architecture
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.
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Demolition: Man-made & Nature
Nature brought down the great tree in Courtenay Park but it was the ingenuity of man that demolished houses and shops opposite the bus station.
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Newton Abbot Carnival 1977
The Annual Carnival procession, usually held in July, but in 1977 was a bit special because it was the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
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Cheese galore!
Food shopping is not a chore when I am salivating over local cheeses, hams, pies and other goodies from the market deli.
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Transport 2000
Newton Abbot Festival of Transport was supposed to have been repeated but turned out to be a one-off. That’s a shame.
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