The badly damaged car awaiting recovery. |
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
ACCIDENT ON STEEP HILL
Accident on Steep Hill Tuesday afternoon: A car has demolished part of
the wall near the bottom of Steep Hill. This photo taken after the car
was pulled clear. Photo courtesy of Thatched Tavern Media.
Friday, April 22, 2016
TORBAY COUNCIL WELCOME SIGN
Following up from our 'Welcome to Maidencombe' banner on our notice board, here of course is the Torbay council signage at the northern entrance to Maidencombe.
The placement though geographically accurate, is possibly questionable being on a rising bend where motorists should not have their attention diverted. The original location of the welcome sign was in the dip just after the Deane Road turn off to Stoke. Though not exactly on the boundary, motorists had a clear and safe view.
The welcome sign (with inset) sited at about the true boundary of north Maidencombe. |
Monday, April 18, 2016
MAIDENCOMBE AS I KNEW IT
A fascinating photograph of Maidencombe Cross Post Office as viewed from the field opposite (by the present bus stop Torquay bound). This is how it appeared to me in 1960 when I first arrived in the combe. It was then called Crossways Cafe and incorporated a shop and post office counter. The present day sprawl of flats had yet to mar the landscape.
An interesting feature is the lock-up wooden shed (extreme right) which dispensed tea, light refreshments and provision for vehicles to park (sometimes overnight for a small fee).
There is a decided rural village feel, uncluttered by excessive signage which is, regrettably the case today.
An interesting feature is the lock-up wooden shed (extreme right) which dispensed tea, light refreshments and provision for vehicles to park (sometimes overnight for a small fee).
Crossways Cafe |
Thursday, April 07, 2016
'WELCOME TO MAIDENCOMBE'
'WELCOME TO MAIDENCOMBE' |
A resident seems to recall that the last time a welcome sign was seen in Maidencombe was in the late fifties but I cannot find any archive evidence at present. If anyone has a photo, I'd be fascinated to see it.
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