Memories of Topsham - Linda McClintock
Linda McClintock is the daughter of the much-respected Topsham GP Dr McClintock (Dr Mac) who died some years ago. Her memories will strike a chord with many Topsham residents.
The photo of the river Exe iced over in 1962-3 by courtesy of the Topsham Museum, and the Tuborg Lager boat at the quay is part of the Isca Historical Photographic Collection and is featured in Peter Thomas's book: 'Topsham, The Historic Port of Exeter' with his kind permission.
Places to see in ( Topsham - UK )
Places to see in ( Topsham - UK )
Topsham is a town near to Exeter in the county of Devon, England, on the east side of the River Exe, immediately north of its confluence with the River Clyst and the former's estuary, between Exeter and Exmouth. Although village-sized, with a current population of around 5,023, increasing to 5,519 at the 2011 census for the electoral ward population which includes Countess Wear, which is its own individual settlement. Topsham was designated a town by a 1300 royal charter, until the Exeter urban district was formed. It is served by Topsham railway station on the branch line to Exmouth. In 2011 was the 150th anniversary of the railway coming to Topsham, on what is now called the Exeter–Exmouth Avocet Line.
The native Celtic settlement of Topsham became the port of the Roman city of Isca Dumnoniorum (Exeter) in the first century AD, and continued to serve it until the Roman occupation of southern Britain ceased about the year 400. In the 7th century the Saxon rule in East Devon saw the settlement grow into a considerable village.
St Margaret's Anglican Church in Topsham, dates back to the 10th century. Although reconstructed several times, it remains in its original location as granted in 937 by King Athelstan, who gave a parcel of land, i.e. a manse, which the vulgar called Toppesham, to the monastery Church of St Mary and St Peter in Exeter, for the cure of his soul, to have in eternal freedom so long as the Christian Church shall endure.
Topsham's position, offering a sheltered harbour to seagoing trade enabled it to thrive as a port, a centre for both fishing and shipbuilding. Notable ships such as HMS Terror (part of Franklin's lost expedition) and HMS Cyane (later known as the USS Cyane after capture by the American Navy) were built here in the early 19th century. The town was the scene of a notable Parliamentarian naval assault during the English Civil War.
There are many Dutch style houses in Topsham dating from the time when Topsham was an important cotton port. Many of Topsham's houses are built using Dutch bricks, which were brought over as ballast from Holland – to where the wool and cotton from South-West England had been exported.
After a period of decline over the first half of the 20th century, Topsham has increasingly become a desirable and high-value residential location. The 21st century has seen development into the 'Topsham Gap' – greenfield land between Topsham and Exeter.
Formerly a major seaport, the town is now of interest for its architecture, scenery and proximity to nature reserves for wading and migrating birds, such as RSPB Bowling Green Marsh on the Exe Estuary, the whole of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Topsham Museum is located in one of a set of 17th century buildings looking out over the Exe Estuary. It consists of furnished period rooms, displays of the local history of the town and memorabilia of Vivien Leigh, the film star.
One of the main focal points of the town is Topsham Pool. Topsham Pool is a community run project in the centre of the town. It was funded by a large fundraising exercise in the 1970s which included collecting waste paper and glass bottles, jumble sales and donations.
( Topsham - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Topsham . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Topsham - UK
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Topsham Church
Topsham Church in Devon, England 2009
Squirrel Productions,
Chestnut Studios
Gaspar Lukacs and Gayle Harney
Newport Park, Topsham, Devon
Topsham Town Fayre 2012 highlights for www.thisisexeter.co.
Compilation of clips from the Topsham Town Fayre on August 25 2012. See more photos on thisisexeter.co.uk
Top Tourist Attractions in Exeter - Travel Guide England
Top Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Exeter - Travel Guide England:
Exeter Cathedral, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Quay, Powderham Castle, Devon's Crealy Great Adventure, Killerton House, Haldon Forest Park, Underground Passages, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Topsham Museum, Exeter Guildhall, Haldon Belvedere
Coloured Topsham
Topsham scenes
topsham park
round about gone rong
Brunswick / Topsham, ME 2007
Brunswick / Topsham ME
Best Attractions and Places to See in Exeter , United Kingdom UK
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List of Best Things to do in Exeter
Exeter Guildhall
Killerton
Powderham Castle
Underground Passages
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Exeter Cathedral
Topsham Museum
Exeter Quay
Haldon Forest Park
Crealy Adventure Park & Resort
Topsham Station 18/6/19
In a unusual turn of events we head down South to capture the Great Western Railway Pacer units which operate most of the lines in Devon, over a three day period we traverse and visit all the stations between Barntaple and Exmouth and Exmouth and Paignton.
These are the individual station videos, for the whole video diary it can be found here:
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Topsham Mummer's Play
Traditional Mummers' play performance with a Topsham twist - for Topsham Charter Day, August 27th 2016 at Topsham Museum.
The Topsham Mummers' Play has been performed in different versions and by different assembles for over 20 years.
The Keeper Did A-Hunting Go
An unusually orchestrated version of a traditional English song. From a 1959 album by the Weavers.
Topsham 2009 bonfire night....
Carnival in Moretonhampstead
Clifton House, The Strand, Topsham
'Whirligig' Coracle launch, Topsham Devon
The official launch of 'Whirliegig' an Ironbridge style Coracle made by Clare Brewster. Launched in Topsham, Devon on Saturday 31st October 2009.
Deaf School Project Information, BSL.wmv
Hannah Anglin-Jaffe is doing a research project into schools for Deaf children, Deaf Culture and inclusion into mainstream society. Hannah has recently become a Governor at Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education. She is a Lecturer at the University of Exeter and is interested in Deaf education. Her project aims to find out about the importance of the Deaf school for Deaf people. Hannah would like to interview Deaf adults who went to schools for the Deaf in the 1990s. A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be available during interviews if appropriate. People who take part in the project will be asked about their experiences at school. Questions will be about: the Deaf community inside and outside the school, Deaf identity, BSL use in the school, standards of teaching and learning and connections to society outside of school. They will be asked how important they think schools for the Deaf are. If you have any questions about this project, or would like to find out more please email Hannah on: h.a.anglin-jaffe@exeter.ac.uk