My home town in Devon. I left in 1975 to go to university in London, but returned home at least six times a year. I returned in 2004.
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Newton Abbot 2006: a new supermarket was under construction in the town centre. Did we really need it?
Not everyone was looking forward to shopping in the new Asda. I was one of them.
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Transport 2000: a successful Newton Abbot millennium event that, sadly, was never repeated
A very good first event that, sadly, has never been repeated. Everything from jet engines to vintage cars on display, and a rare railway journey to be had.
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Newton Abbot timeline: neolithic to 2009
Newton Abbot Timeline – A reference for anyone interested in the history of Newton Abbot. It is incomplete and I will add to it as time permits.
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Newton Abbot: How did Newfoundland Way get its name? And whatever became of The Sun Inn? East Street in 1888
How did Newfoundland Way get its name? And whatever happened to the Sun Inn? The lower end of East Street looked very different in 1888.
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Newton Abbot: in 1967 work started on building Chichester Estate with street names dedicated to famous Devon seafarers – but nobody calls it ‘Chichester’ anymore
Chichester Estate, Newton Abbot: does anyone from the town remember the Devon Seafarers estate?
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In search of local beer: birth & death of a brewery – and why is it so difficult to find local beer in local pubs?
Recalling a trip to a local brewery – now bust – got me thinking: why is it so difficult to find local beer in local pubs?
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Were you at South Devon Technical College in the 1970’s? If so, our paths may have crossed…
Were YOU at SDTC? I was there in the early 70’s and had a great time. Pre-punk so I was still prog-rocking. I got some A-levels too.
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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.
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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…
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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!
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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.
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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.
Colin Anderson 