The great storm of 1987 and the violent storms of 1886 left a lasting impact on the UK. The 1886 storm led to tragic consequences in Teignmouth, with boats and crew lost at sea. Walter George Horn Hooper, a fisherman, lost his life in the storm. His body, along with others, was found in a shocking condition, and the community mourned their loss. The storm’s impact on art is evident in works depicting the violent weather. These events continue to be remembered through historical accounts and artwork.
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Of War, Brigands, Ice-cream and the Antonuccis
Introduction Baking in the hottest of hot July heatwaves my thoughts turned to keeping cool which inevitably led to ice cream. In turn that reminded me of a grave which I had recently re-discovered in a far corner of Teignmouth Old Cemetery. It is the grave of Angelo Antonio Antonucci. At heart this story isContinue reading “Of War, Brigands, Ice-cream and the Antonuccis”
The Curious Case of Mangolds, the General and the Eggs
Here are three little stories which come from our archive of newspaper articles. They revolve around General Frederick J Davis who was buried in the cemetery in 1901 alongside his wife, Sophia.
PC Harold Ricketts ….. Bravery and a Twist in the Tale
Postman’s Park A short distance north of St Paul’s Cathedral is a small area of land which once formed part of the site of the former churchyard and burial ground of St Botolph’s Aldersgate church. Following the Burial Acts of 1851 and onwards it was decided to convert this land into a public park which subsequently opened in 1880. Being adjacent to the newContinue reading “PC Harold Ricketts ….. Bravery and a Twist in the Tale”
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!”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 