The Rising Sun Public House at Knapp
Rising Sun Public House, Knapp, Dunkeswell.
12th August 2024 by Leave a Comment
Princess Anne visits Dunkeswell
12th August 2024 by Leave a Comment
A group of villagers await the arrival of Princess Anne. Do you have a date and reason for the visit anyone?
Letter to and from Senator Edward Kennedy
12th August 2024 by 1 Comment
One of the last Liberator pilots who lost several friends during the war started a campaign to convince the President of America to fund an organ for Dunkeswell Church since it never had an organ. We have the complete correspondence within the archives.
Blackdown Hills Airfield Survey
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The original survey of the Blackdown Hills for building an Airfield Base for aircraft to hunt for submaries in the Atlantic which were causing severe harm to the Atlantic Convoys bringing armaments, food and materials to the UK.
A Brief History of Dunkeswell Abbey
7th August 2024 by Leave a Comment
This booklet explains the history of Dunkeswell Abbey, its foundation, ownership, property and its demise under Henry VIII and what happened to the assets.
US Navy waiting for a BT line
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US airmen from Patrol Crew 17 VB110 by telephone boxin Dunkeswell village in September 1944
The post war Royal Oak
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The Royal Oak after the end of the war, where the US Navy personnel spent many pleasant hours, they also were very generous to the local chidren.