A group of us met on this fine Saturday morning to clear the area around another grave, that of Albert Best, which is to be found just behind the surviving chapel in the Old Cemetery. I will post up a separate story about Albert Best since he was quite a leading light in Teignmouth duringContinue reading “Past and Present Meet on 17th October”
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Setback!
Campaigners trying to preserve a derelict chapel and lodge at the old Teignmouth cemetery have suffered a setback. Teignbridge Council, which owns the properties, has applied for planning permission for a change of use to convert the ‘surplus assets’ into a dwelling, and demolition of a store to provide a garden. But opponents are objectingContinue reading “Setback!”
Leah Laforgue
Born in 1861, Leah Lee has been described as “a black-eyed, chestnut-haired Devonshire beauty”. She was the daughter of Samuel Lee, a well-to-do draper of Teignmouth, and his wife, also named Leah. Her story is quite extraordinary. – a young Victorian woman who left the small town of Teignmouth and England to become governessContinue reading “Leah Laforgue”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 