Silver Mining to Strawberries

Silver Mining to Strawberries
Centered Button Go Back Combe Martin Horticultural History Summary Show Page Summary Detailed Summary This page "Silver Mining to Strawberries" outlines the historical transition of Combe…

Exploring Combe Martin

Exploring Combe Martin
. Agricultural Heritage: Transitioned to market gardening, especially known for high-quality strawberries. Cultural Significance: Home to notable figures including authors, aristocracy, p…

Combe Martin Industrial History

Combe Martin Industrial History
…Multi-Industrial Heritage From Silver Mining to Strawberries and Jam Abstract  This article explores the rich industrial heritage of Combe Martin, North Devon, from medieval times to the…

Ships

Ships
steamer here. In June 1904, the North Devon Journal reported the 'first departure of the steamer Snowflake, from Combe Martin to Swansea direct, about 27 miles, carrying crates of strawberries. "The voyage

Combe Martin History Speed reader

Combe Martin History Speed reader
…industrial roots. Industrial Heritage Once famous for its superior locally grown strawberries exported across Britain, Combe Martin is also renowned for its industrial legacy of silver m…

Website Summary

Website Summary
…vegetables, including the finest strawberries. Combe Martin's Notable Personalities> Sir Richard Pollard (1505-1542) was a key historical figure who was granted the manor of Combe Martin…

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn

Combe Martin Pack o' Cards Inn
…Fruitsellers and Strawberries Industrious old Combmartin was famous for growing and exporting hundreds of tons of fine strawberries, other fruits, and vegetables, from the l…

Introduction to Combe Martin

Introduction to Combe Martin
…of the Valley Hotel building, and it is now two separate properties on Combe Martin High Street. Combe Martin Sexton James Norman | Combe Martin Museum | Silver and Strawberries A Villag…

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the history of Combe Martin, North Devon, UK. -The Little Village with a Big History- Deep dive into our heritage and living traditions. Did You Know? Combe Martin once shipped its famous strawberries

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…Strawberries states there were two corn mills in Combe Martin, and it is believed these mills operated from around the 12th Century. Higher Mill stood near the Pack o' Cards Inn, and Low…

Lime-burning and Quarrying

Lime-burning and Quarrying
…into allotments until it was purchased by the Parish Council in 1947. Hemp (for Cobblers thread) and strawberries were grown on this land. Lime Burning in Combe Martin Lime-burning began…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
…(2006). For more local histories, see the North Devon AONB publication: Silver, Smoke and Strawberries, available from Combe Martin Museum. Historic UK (2023): Smugglers and Wreckers (on…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
. The area's sunny valley slopes, and fertile soil, supported the town's new and successful horticultural industry for a century (Silver Mining to Strawberries). Combe Martin silver was f…