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Things New and Old: Title and Preface Pages
This is the title and preface page from Robert Dymond’s book: “Things New and Old Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor and its Neighbourhood” (1876) Title Page and Preface TITLE “Things New and Old” Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor And its Neighbourhood ———- Edited by Robert Dymond, F.S.A., Of Exeter ———- Torquay: Printed and Published by…
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What to Read
A lot has been written about Widecombe over the years and new material continues to appear. A number of published works are mentioned in the Books and Links page. In addition, you might find the following useful, all of which have introductory pages on this site. More information and links to these pages are provided…
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Welfare in Widecombe 1700-1900
An Illustrated Journey Through Local Archives Welfare in Widecombe 1700-1900 An Illustrated Journey Through Local Archives A book of 194 pages with 105 illustrations Written by Roger Claxton Published by Widecombe History Group All profits will be donated to local causes Direct online price of £12 (plus postage) for the printed book Kindle, Google and…
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The Lords of Widecombe and Farmers of Bonehill
Unpublished data & maps found recently by Whitten reveal who controlled worked and raised families in the isolated East Webburn Valley (Dartmoor National Park) and changes from earliest times to present. There were dramatic lordship events; general change increased through 19th century until present as reflected by farmers’ families. The Lords of Widecombe and Farmers…
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Widecombe’s Ancient Landscape
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A book of 171 pages with 95 illustrations in full colour Written by Roger Claxton The perfect companion for exploring Widecombe village, the valley and the surrounding moorland All sales profits are donated to local causes A very limited number of copies of the printed book are available for local readers at £11.00 (plus postage)…
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Things New and Old Item 8: Widecombe Parish Registers
This is item eight from Robert Dymond’s book: “Things New and Old Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor and its Neighbourhood” (1876) Back to Contents List THE PARISH REGISTERS OF WIDECOMBE THE registration of baptisms, marriages, and burials was directed by a proclamation of Henry VIII., issued in 1538, at the instance ofThomas Cromwell, Earl of…
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Things New and Old Item 1: Widecombe Parish
This is item one from Robert Dymond’s book: “Things New and Old Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor and its Neighbourhood” (1876) Back to Contents List THE PARISH OF WIDECOMBE-IN-THE-MOOR THIS parish occupies a central position in South Devon, lying exactly half-way between Exeter and Plymouth, as the crow is said to fly. For county governmental…
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Things New and Old Item 5: The Widecombe Church
This is the fifth item from Robert Dymond’s book: “Things New and Old Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor and its Neighbourhood” (1876) Back to Contents List WIDECOMBE CHURCH Architecture “HOW DREADFUL IS THIS PLACE” &c., (Gen. xxviii. 17). Such was the inscription that greeted the congregation as they enteredtheir Church at Widecombe but a few…
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Things New and Old Item 25: The Widecombe Thunderstorm Part 2
This is the second part of the (rather long) twenty-fifth item from Robert Dymond’s book: “Things New and Old Concerning the Parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor and its Neighbourhood” (1876) Back to Contents List The Widecombe Thunderstorm Part 2 – Poem Through the kindness of Mr. R. J. King, the soundest and most learned authority on all…
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Things New and Old
Robert Dymond Robert Dymond, a local historian and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, was born in Exeter in 1821, the son of an Estate Agent. He bought Dunstone and Blackslade Manor in 1869 and lived in Blackslade Manor House until his death in 1888. He was a respected member of Exeter’s community joining numerous…