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This website has some of my research into my home town of Ashburton, Devon, UK

Not forgetting the photographs, research and memories contributed by people who have a connection - old or new - to this terrific place. To all of them my grateful thanks. I am interested in all aspects of the town's history pre-1980, and love to hear from anyone who has information or photographs. To contact me go to the 'About me' page. 

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Above: The Globe Hotel, North Street.
From my own collection




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Above right: A John Burston clock with an 18" dial. The large size, and the fact that it says 'Greenwich time' suggests to me that it was designed for commercial premises, possibly Burston's own. Before the coming of the railways different parts of the country had different time zones.
For sale privately in 2016. Many thanks to the vendor for allowing me to use this photograph
Above: Cattle market held in North Street in 1907
From my own collection
Top banner: Celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897
From my own collection

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