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A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

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brianusa

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Thanks Cap'n for those lovely evocative and nostalgic Devonshire pictures. Haven't been that way in many a year but it certainly awakened a few memories of similar autumn days a long time ago. Most of my byways are now bypassed so rarely get to see them when we return. :cry:

 

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Siberian Snooper

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Here is a view of Brent Manor:

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For Robin's information, here are some detailed views of the road junction next to the west-end railway bridge, and the area around the village hall:

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The views from the west-end railway bridge:

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Village hall:

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Looking along Station Road, with the site of the station on the right:

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Looking back towards the road junction, with the village hall on the right hand side:

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This conveniently dates the village hall for us:

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The lych gate leading to the cemetery of St Petroc's Church:

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Site of former signalbox, sadly demolished last year:

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View from east end railway bridge of site of station:

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Now, this is the current view across the station, which I think equates to the photo of the train stuck in the snow:

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Finally, when I was walking back down towards the centre of the village, this notice in the window of The Royal Oak (now irritatingly just known as 'The Oak'), caught my eye:

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I then proceeded to the Coop, where I purchased some items for lunch, including a rather nice and very large pork pie.

It's a good job JA is not listed as one of the stars for the local production of the Railway Children, as I think a duck of these parts would be flying down here as fast as his little wings can flap.

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It's a good job JA is not listed as one of the stars for the local production of the Railway Children, as I think a duck of these parts would be flying down here as fast as his little wings can flap.

So would I as it's an excellent story.Both film adaptations were superb.

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It's a good job JA is not listed as one of the stars for the local production of the Railway Children, as I think a duck of these parts would be flying down here as fast as his little wings can flap.

I really shouldn't tell you this but JA is down to appear on Fridays Children in Need Strictly special.A Call the midwife turn.

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I don't know, I wouldn't mind experiencing some of her dirtier habits

Where's the "Good Lord !!" button when one is needed.....Don't forget National Jenny Agutter Day, December 20.

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