Teignmouth Photo Walk 3
- Gethin Thomas
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This photo walk was taken in January 2024 and I have slowly been posting sections of it here. Part 3 is slightly different to the first two sections as the walk continues through the centre of town and the result was a quirkier more colourful set of images, which I hope you will enjoy. I'll be strolling from the quayside to the railway station. Part 4 will be the station building and the railway history. Part 5 will be the ancient history of the town including the attack and sacking of the town by the French.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 June 1863
Sales by Auction.
VALUABLE INN AND PREMISES FOR SALE AT TEIGNMOUTH.
TO be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the New Quay Inn, in Teignmouth, on MONDAY, the
15th day of June, at Four o'clock in the afternoon, by Messrs. BUCKLAND and RENDELL, Auctioneers, all that very desirable and long established free INN and PREMISES, situate near the New Quay, in Teignmouth, and known as the "NEW QUAY INN," now occupied Mr. Jordain as tenant thereof.
The property is commodiously constructed, and being close to the New Quay is most advantageously situate for business purposes.
The premises, except a small part thereof, are held for the residue of a Term of 3,000 years, from the 24th of April, 1821.
Immediate possession can be given, and three-fourths of the purchase money may, if desired, remain on security of the property.
The premises may be seen on any day by application to the Tenant, and further particulars obtained from Messrs. FRANCIS and BAKER,
Solicitors, Newton Bushel. June 2nd, 1863.
Western Times - Saturday 03 March 1849
TEIGNMOUTH.
ACCIDENT .- On Monday a sweep, scarcely 11 years old, was sent up a chimney in Park street, the top of which gave way, and the poor little fellow fell head downward through the chimney, but being dexterous with his feet, he saved himself from falling far, by holding to the side of the broken part. He remained suspended by his foot for some time, but was at last released. It was a miracle that he was not killed.
Ye Olde Jolly Sailor in Teignmouth, located on Northumberland Place, is widely considered the town's oldest pub, with records in Exeter suggesting an ale house has existed on the site since 1132. Originally known as 'The Ferryboat' because the Shaldon ferry landed there, it famously survived the 1690s French invasion by serving as the invaders' headquarters.
I'll cover the "French Invasion" in more detail in a later post.
Located in Somerset Place, Teignmouth, is a graffiti/mural of Muse. It was painted by street artist 'Mos' and is a silhouetted impression of a promo photo from The 2nd Law era, showing Muse laughing. Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion).
The "Wesley the fisherman" wall mural in Teignmouth is a painting of a beloved local, real-life character located on the wall of the town's oldest newsagents. Wesley Highgate, as far as I can make out became a local celebrity after he appeared in an advert for Norwich Union. The red braces played their part in the advert too, which you can see on the Youtube link below.
The Shaldon Bakery, home of the Surfing Bakers!
Whilst on a surfing holiday in Australia, good friends Simon Hacking and Stephen Morgan combined their skills to co-found The Shaldon Bakery, home of the Surfing Bakers! The bakery’s ethos is simple – offer quality products and services to its customers.
Western Times - Saturday 16 April 1842
DEVON ARMS COMMERCIAL HOTEL
R. PROVO begs to inform the Commercial Gentlemen and the Public generally, that he has succeeded to the Business of the above Hotel and having made extensive alterations, hopes, by strict attention and keeping Wines, Spirits, Ales, and other articles of the best quality, to obtain their joint patronage, which it will be his constant study to deserve.
WELL AIRED BEDS AND GOOD STABLING.
Bristol Times and Mirror - Thursday 26 August 1886
OUTINGS .- The annual outing of the employes of R. C. Murray and Co., wholesale clothiers, took place on Saturday. The party, numbering over 100, were conveyed by special train to Dawlish and Teignmouth, and dined at the Devon Arms hotel, Teignmouth, where the health of the firm was enthusiastically drunk, after which the party were conveyed in boats to Babbicombe, and after spending a most enjoyable day the party returned about 11.30.
Coventry Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 20 January 1892
HE WAS SHOOTING SEAGULLS
Mr. F. Cooke, of Coombe Cottage, was shooting seagulls off Teignmouth yesterday afternoon, accompanied by his niece and a boatman named Shafter. As he was changing his position to aim at a bird the boat, the canoe-shaped craft, capsized, and the three occupants were in the water for twenty minutes, when they were rescued in an exhausted condition.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 18 March 1848
TEIGNMOUTH.
"THE DAYS WE WENT A GIPSEYING."-On Friday afternoon the small but efficient police force of this town was called to quell an incipient emeute near the Jolly Sailor Inn, caused by a party of Gipseys having a pugilistic skrimmage among themselves. There were two women who had paired, and were at it "tooth and nail," dismantling each other's heads and mutually furrowing the dimples deeper in their sun-burnt countenances, in a style that must have been as harrowing to their faces as to their feelings. There were also two men claiming to be the " protectors" of these fractious fair ones, following their example in a regular stand-up fight. These game chanticleers, however, speedily gave up on the appearance of policeman No. 2, Long Division ; but the women were more spiteful, and would not give
over until one of them had received a brutal kick in the face from one of the men, whose blow caused blood to flow. The policemen then took them all into custody.
The unofficial coat of arms for Teignmouth, Devon, features a red shield displaying a diagonal cross (saltire) engrailed, positioned between four fleur-de-lis . This design is often associated with the treasurer of the Bishop of Exeter. The arms have been used since early in the 19th century, they seem to have been copied from arms found on the ancient Portreeve's staff or pole (missing since 1912, but there are pictures of it).
Engrailed - These lines consist of a series of circular arcs curving in the same direction, meeting at angles, forming points outward.
Sewing machines have quite a history and much of that history has a local connection too. The inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine set up home in his millionaire palace in nearby Paignton. I detail that history here When Paris Came to Paignton.
Teignmouth Post and Gazette - Friday 30 October 1908
What would otherwise probably have proved a serious outbreak of fire was nipped in the bud last Saturday night in Wellington Street Teignmouth. It appears that at a few minutes past 11.o'clock a man named Studd was passing by Mr. Cornish's shop when he noticed some of the fancy stock in flames inside the window on the left of the Clampit Lane entrance to the shop. Raising an alarm, a couple seamen, who were passing at the time, were soon on the spot. One belongs to the "Sunbeam," and the other is on the Sunrise," both vessels lying in the harbour. The shop being closed one of the seamen (Philson) accordingly put his foot through the plate glass window for the purpose of dealing with the flames. Getting to work he received, through the broken glass, a cut on the face which necessitated a couple of stitches. He succeeded, however, in smothering the flames overhead, but in so doing other portione of the stock, most of which was of an inflammable character, were ignited. P.S. Hulland, having heard the smash of the glass, was soon upon the scene in company with P.C. Flay. Others in the small crowd which had by this time congregated, rendered assistance and the fire was ultimately put out.
Carysfort Road in Teignmouth is located near the town centre and is part of the town well known for its Georgian architecture. Teignmouth blossomed into a fashionable resort during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Western Times - Saturday 26 August 1848
TEIGNMOUTH REGATTA
This fashionable holiday came off on Tuesday last, with all its usual gaiety. Our Den, which is noted for its convenience for holidays such as these, was dressed with flags, and the morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon, and the music of a brass band. Unfortunately the weather had been severe for the three previous days, which kept many yachts from attending to compete for the prizes ; nevertheless, there was a good variety of sailing, and a capital attendance of visitors. Long before the time announced for starting, the Den and beach were studded with strangers, looking with admiration at the variety of scenery, the wide expanse of water, the splendid esplanade and beach, and the bounteous accommodation which surrounds our little town. At one o'clock, which was the time for starting, the company increased amazingly ; there were of every rank, clime, and colour-a vast number of fashionable respectability, very few of doubtful ability, and a very slight sprinkling of others, which places our regatta in its usual position.
Torbay Express and South Devon Echo - Monday 15 July 1996
That's Andy back on his perch
ANDY is back - thanks to the Herald Express!
Teignmouth owner Colin Amos's pet cockatiel flew off while his cage was being cleaned and it was feared he had been attacked by seagulls.
But after an impassioned plea in the Herald Express for any sightings or information, Colin has been reunited with the flighty bird.
He was found exhausted on the back beach by some fishermen who realised he was the missing parrot.
Now he is back on his perch at Silvermead Motors in Clampit Lane and Colin thanked the Herald for their coverage and all those who looked after Andy until he was returned home.
The Royal Library in Teignmouth, located at 3 Regent Street, is a Grade II listed building erected circa 1815. Originally established by publisher Edward Croydon as a publishing house, fashionable library and reading room, it served as a hub for visitors, offering books, music, and newspapers.
I will finish this section of my walk with an appropriate piece of Dartmoor granite. This more than likely came down on the granite tramway and Stover canal to the quay at Teignmouth.
Teignmouth Photo Walk 1
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