News

Well, it has certainly been a busy year for BH! Here are just some of the things we've been up to: On the website we have instigated our hugely successful "Born and Raised" series with so far eight articles published of the 40s, 50s and 60s remembered by Colin Back...

Photograph Competition You can't win it if you're not in it! Closes 17th AugustThere is still time to submit images for the first ever Molly Coombe Photo Competition! We are looking for any photos (new and old) that really capture the character of our special village....

A look back at achievements and milestones from last yearNew Collections online We now how an incredible 3000+ records in the online catalogue!As a result of a lot of hard work from the Hub Team and our amazing volunteers, you can search through and view a total of...

Archive digitisation Vintage RallyWe have added another 313 records to our online collection since the last newsletter, all of which you can view on our website anytime!You can search these records by checking out this Vintage Rally collection search: Click...

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee CelebrationsWhile the whole village came together over the 4-day weekend to celebrate this once-in-a-generation anniversary, we had an open day at the Hub and received lots of lovely visitors! We had plenty for you to come and see...

Bishopsteignton Heritage in partnership with 1st Bishopsteignton Scouts - The Nuttery Part of the legacy left by Molly Coombe was a small parcel of land on Forder Lane known as The Nuttery.  Bishopsteignton Heritage Trust has tried over the years to find a local...

Updates from work in the Heritage Hub, recent events, achievements and new projects!   Bishopsteignton School Reunion 20th November 2021 Our School Reunion Tea last week was extremely well attended and a great success in every way! With former pupils who went to...

Bishopsteignton Village Festival Many thanks to everyone who came to see us at the festival this year! After nearly 2 years without opening the Hub to visitors and researchers, it was wonderful to meet you, hear your stories, and tell you what we have been up to...

So the National Census is upon us again. It only happens every ten years, and March 21st is the date for this year's forms to be filled in. It occuured to us at BH that there could be a whole generation of young people out there who will never have encountered this...

So here we are in a New Year and a new lockdown! But fear not, boredom will not be a problem! Here at BH we have devised a whole raft of new projects for you to get involved in and keep your mind active. Check out our 2021 projects here;...