Teignmouth
Teignmouth shown within the United Kingdom
Population	15,116 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	SX945735
Shire county	Devon
Region	South West
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Teignmouth
Postcode district	TQ14
Dialling code	01626
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Devon and Somerset
Ambulance	South Western
UK Parliament	Teignbridge
European Parliament	South West England
List of places: UK • England • Devon

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Teignmouth (IPA: [ˈtɪnmʊθ]) is a town on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign in south Devon, England. The town grew from a fishing port to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times with further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway on 30 May 1846. Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... The River Teign is a river in the county of Devon, England. ... Part of the seafront of Torquay, south Devon, at high tide Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, and Dorset and Somerset to the east. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Port. ... The South Devon Railway Company built and operated the railway from Exeter to Plymouth and Torquay in Devon, England. ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

History

Teignmouth from above the Ness

The western half of the town was destroyed (apart from the Jolly Sailor public house) by fire during a brief invasion by the French in 1690, the last invasion of England (though not of Britain as the French invaded Carreg Gwastad, near Abergwaun (Fishguard), Pembrokeshire in 1797). French Street with its museum is named in memory of the occasion. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 522 pixelsFull resolution (1700 × 1110 pixel, file size: 796 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 522 pixelsFull resolution (1700 × 1110 pixel, file size: 796 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Events Giovanni Domenico Cassini observes differential rotation within Jupiters atmosphere. ... Lower Fishguard Fishguard (Welsh: = Mouth of the River Gwaun) is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with a population of 3,300 (est. ... Pembrokeshire (Welsh: ) is a county in the southwest of Wales in the United Kingdom. ... 1797 (MDCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Teignmouth Seafront showing the Old Library and the Ness in the Background, circa 1830

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Transport

Port

The port, in existence since the 13th century, is still active, mostly handling clay, timber and grain, with many smaller pleasure craft mooring in the wide estuary. The granite for London Bridge was sent from here, having come down the unique granite tracked Haytor Granite Tramway from the quarries near Haytor and then down the Stover Canal and finally along the river Teign to the port at the New Quay, which had been built for the granite traffic in 1821 - 25 by George Templer of Stover House (now a school).^[1] The Haytor Granite Tramway was a unique granite-railed tramway on Hay Tor, Dartmoor, Devon. ... Hay tor Hay tor quarry Hay Tor is a tor on Dartmoor in the English county of Devon. ... The Stover Canal is located in Devon, England. ... The River Teign is a river in the county of Devon, England. ...

The New Quay at Teignmouth in 1827 with a large crane and blocks of cut granite ready for transhipment.

The Old Quay was sold to George Hennet in 1850 and became the centre of his trading network. It had been connected to the South Devon Railway the previous year. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3808x3552, 1184 KB) Teignmouth New Quay in 1827 showing blocks of cut Haytor granite awaiting transport. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3808x3552, 1184 KB) Teignmouth New Quay in 1827 showing blocks of cut Haytor granite awaiting transport. ... George Hennet supplied the atmospheric traction pipes to the South Devon railway, then brought them back for scrap when the system was removed. ... The South Devon Railway Company built and operated the railway from Exeter to Plymouth and Torquay in Devon, England. ...

Teignmouth Harbour from New Quay

Teignmouth Harbour from Shaldon

Teignmouth from Shaldon River Beach‎

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Shaldon Bridge

The original bridge was opened on the 8th June 1827 and had 34 wooden arches and was 1,671 feet long. Shaldon or Teignmouth Bridge over the Teign estuary to Shaldon and Torquay was the longest wooden bridge in England when built, nearly a third of a mile long. After two partial collapses in 1838 and 1893 the bridge was completely rebuilt in 1931. Devon County Council bought the bridge from the Shaldon Bridge Company on the 28th October 1948 for £90,000 and tolls were abolished.

The bridge is of Roman Origin and when the present bridge was constructed some of the Roman wood was used to make a table which was kept at Lindridge House. Tragically it was destroyed in the fire that destroyed the house just as its conversion into a hotel was nearing completion in the 1960's.

A Broad Gauge Train leaving Teignmouth with Shaldon Bridge and the Ness in the background, circa 1854

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Railway

Teignmouth railway station is close to the town centre and is served by trains to most stations in Devon was well as London and further afield. The front of the station Teignmouth railway station serves the resort of Teignmouth in Devon. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

The line built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel runs along a stone embankment between the sea and cliffs for several miles from Newton Abbot to the east towards Dawlish, ending at Exeter. A stretch of this line was originally both broad gauge (7ft.01/4Inch) and worked by the atmospheric system, with steam pump houses at regular intervals to create the vacuum. It was not successful for a host of reasons and was converted to normal steam locomotive working. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, FRS (9 April 1806 – 15 September 1859) (IPA: ), was a British engineer. ... The sea wall at Dawlish The South Devon Railway sea wall is situated on the south coast of Devon in England. ... Location within the British Isles Newton Abbot is a market town in Devon , England on the River Teign, with a population of 23,580 (2001 census). ... Map sources for Dawlish at grid reference SX963767 The Great Western Main Line runs along the Dawlish seafront Dawlish is a town on the south coast of Devon, England, 12 miles from the County town of Exeter, with a population of around 13,000 people. ... The city of Exeter is the county town of Devon, in the southwest of England, also known as the West Country. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The seawall between Teignmouth and Dawlish is the most expensive stretch of line to maintain of the whole British railway network. The Great Western Railway had surveyed a quadruple tracked inland deviation, but the advent of World War 2 brought the project to an end.

Geography

The Ness, as viewed from Teignmouth.

The town is linked with Shaldon, the village on the opposite bank, by a passenger ferry at the river mouth and by a road bridge further upstream. Image File history File links Head1. ... Image File history File links Head1. ... A very small village opposite Teignmouth in South Devon, England. ... The ferryboat Dongan Hills, filled with commuters, about to dock at a New York City pier, circa 1945. ...

In the harbour area is Salty, a small island created through dredging operations. Salmon nets are still employed by locals, especially near Shaldon Bridge.

The red sandstone feature called the Ness is the most recognisable symbol of the town from the seaward side.

Teignmouth is twinned with the French town Perros-Guirec. Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Perros-Guirec is a commune of the Côtes-dArmor département, in France. ...

Tourism

Teignmouth sea front

Although greatly reduced from its hey-day, Teignmouth still receives considerable numbers of holiday makers, most of whom visit the sea facing beach and the Pier with its amusement arcade and rides. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 338 KB)A picture of Teignmouth sea. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 338 KB)A picture of Teignmouth sea. ... For the type of foundation, see Deep foundation. ...

Teignmouth from The Ness

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Sport

The town is the home of Teignmouth A.F.C. whose first team currently play in the South West Peninsula League and reserves play in the South Devon League division five. Teignmouth A.F.C. is a football club based in Teignmouth, Devon, England. ... The South West Peninsula League is a new league of football (soccer) clubs in England, which may be formed in August 2007 from the merger of the Devon County League and the South Western League (which mainly has clubs in Cornwall, but also a couple in Devon). ... The South Devon League is a football competition based in England. ...

The town is also the home of Teignmouth R.F.C. with the 1st XV playing in the Cornwall & Devon League. Teignmouth R.F.C is a Rugby Union club based in Teignmouth, Devon, England. ...

The Legend of the Parson and Clerk Rocks

Parson's Tunnel

The Parson and Clerk from Teignmouth

Along the coast towards Dawlish where the railway runs through the Parson's tunnel can be seen the twin stacks of the Parson and Clerk. Many versions of the story exist, however the 'Nummits and Crummits' version of 1900 relates that a certain bishop of Exeter fell ill and came to Dawlish to restore his health, however an ambitious local priest aimed to succeed to the See in the event of his superior's demise. The priest's guide was his clerk and they often made the journey to check on the condition of the bishop. One night, in a terrible storm, whilst crossing Haldon moor they lost their way and found themselves miles from the correct path. The priest in his frustration abused his clerk with the words I would rather have the Devil himself, than you, for a guide. At that moment a horseman rode by and volunteered to be their guide. After a few miles they came across a brilliantly-lighted mansion and were invited by their guide to enter and partake of his hospitality. They enjoyed a sumptious repast and in the midst of the merriment the news arrived that the bishop was dead. Eager to secure his chance for promotion the priest took his leave together with the clerk and the guide, however the horses refused to move. After liberal use of his whip and spurs the priest cried Devil take the brutes, upon which the guide exclaimed Thank you, sir and shouted Gee up. The horses galloped over the cliff carrying the parson and the clerk with them. The Devil turned them both to stone, facing forever sea-ward, monuments to greed and disappointed ambition.^[2] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (912 × 684 pixels, file size: 98 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Riviera Line File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (912 × 684 pixels, file size: 98 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Riviera Line File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Map sources for Dawlish at grid reference SX963767 The Great Western Main Line runs along the Dawlish seafront Dawlish is a town on the south coast of Devon, England, 12 miles from the County town of Exeter, with a population of around 13,000 people. ... The word stack can mean several different things: Noun Stack (geology): Coastal landform - A large vertical column of rock in the sea. ... The A380 on the top of Haldon. ...

The Parson and Clerk are composed of relatively friable sedimentary Teignmouth Breccia of Permian age, as are all the nearby cliffs.^[3] The outer rock, the Clerk, lost his "head" in a storm in January 2003. ^[4] Easily crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder. ... Two types of sedimentary rock: limey shale overlaid by limestone. ... Breccia, derived from the Latin word for broken, is a sedimentary rock composed of angular fragments in a matrix that may be of a similar or a different material. ... The Permian is a geologic period that extends from about 299. ...

Saint James's church

The town boasts a rather unusual parish church in the shape of the octagonal St. James's church. Another example of this rare church design is now called Dreghorn and Springside Parish Church (Formerly Dreghorn and Perceton) in North Ayrshire, Scotland. One story from Cornwall suggests why these churches are more rounded than is usual, for villagers in the village of Veryan built several circular houses so that the Devil had no corners in which to lie in wait for ususpecting occupants and these buildings were therefore 'Devil-proof.' ^[5] Perceton is a medieval settlement and estate in North Ayrshire near the town of Irvine. ... North Ayrshire (Sìorrachd Inbhir Air a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... For other uses, see Cornwall (disambiguation). ... Veryan is a picturesque village on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, England. ...

Miscellany

A view of Teignmouth, the Den and the Ness at Shaldon in the 19 century.

The poet John Keats spent a few weeks here and completed his epic poem 'Endymion'. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1616x736, 210 KB) Teignmouth in South devon, England. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1616x736, 210 KB) Teignmouth in South devon, England. ... A very small village opposite Teignmouth in South Devon, England. ... Keats grave in Rome (left). ...

The members of Muse all attended school at Teignmouth Community College. For other uses, see Muse (disambiguation). ... Teignmouth Community College is a state secondary school and sixth form college in Teignmouth, Devon, England. ...

Charles Babbage (26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871), the English mathematician, analytical philosopher, mechanical engineer and (proto-) computer scientist, who originated the idea of a programmable computer, lived here for some years. Babbage redirects here. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Redundant sections of the atmospheric railway pipes were used as drains all over Teignmouth. One was set in the roadside in Woodway Lane, near Woodway House. Woodway Cottage in about 1825 when Captain Spratt was living there. ...

Broad-gauge rails and Brunel's atmospheric railway pipe at Didcot Railway Centre

Donald Crowhurst, competing in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, started his ill-fated attempt to sail round the world single-handed from Teignmouth on October 31, 1968. His boat was a trimaran named the Teignmouth Electron after the town and his electronics company. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4023x1965, 4682 KB) Summary Brunels Atmospheric Railway remains at Didcot Railway Centre. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4023x1965, 4682 KB) Summary Brunels Atmospheric Railway remains at Didcot Railway Centre. ... Isambard Kingdom Brunel, FRS (9 April 1806 – 15 September 1859) (IPA: ), was a British engineer. ... General view, including engine sheds, of part of the site on a cold January day The Didcot Railway Centre, located in the Oxfordshire town of Didcot, is a comprehensive exhibition of Great Western Railway rolling stock. ... Donald Crowhurst, pictured just prior to setting out in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968. ... Robin Knox-Johnston finishing his circumnavigation of the world in Suhaili as the winner of the Golden Globe Race The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race was a non-stop, single-handed, round-the-world yacht race, held in 1968–1969, the first round-the-world yacht race. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Patrick Wolf has written a song called "Teignmouth", which can be found on his album Wind in the Wires. Patrick Wolf (born Patrick Apps on June 30, 1983 at St Thomas Hospital, London[1]) is an English singer-songwriter from South London. ... Wind in the Wires is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf. ...

John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth (5 October 1751 - 14 February 1834) was a British politician who served as Governor-General of India from 1793 to 1797.

References

Academic publications on the history of Teignmouth

• Andrews G J, Kearns R A, Kontos P, Wilson V (2006) “Their finest hour”: older people, oral histories and the historical geography of social life.
• Social and Cultural Geography 7, 2, 153-177
• Andrews, G. J & Kearns R. A. (2005) Everyday health histories and the making of place: the case of an English coastal town.
• Social Science and Medicine 60, 2697-2713

Other local history books and reports

• Wilson V (2000) Teignmouth at War: 1939-1945, Wilson Teignmouth.
• Wilson V (2002) Teignmouth: Friths photographic town memories. Frith Book Company, Teffont.
• Griffiths G (2001) History of Teignmouth (4th ed) Bradford, ELSP
• Adshead S D (1945) Report to the urban district council on improvement and development after the war. Teignmouth Urban District Council.
• Through the Window. Number 1 - Paddington to Penzance (1924). Great Western Railway. Paddington station. Price 1s.
• Spratt, Thomas (1856). An Investigation of the Movements of Teignmouth Bar. Pub. London.

External links

• Teignmouth Rotary Club
• Teignmouth Community Choir
• Teignmouth (DMOZ.org)
• Teignmouth at Google Local UK (Beta)
• Teignmouth Community College
• Teignmouth Museum
• Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club
• Teignmouth Lifeboat
• Teignmouth Twinning Association
• Teignmouth Rugby Football Club
• Wikimapia Entry