Charlie loses interest
15 September 1967
A message from the Queen12 March 1965
Landcross Appeals Won and LostMr W J P Turner has lost an appeal against the refusal of the local planning authority to allow him to
23 July 1918
Honeymoon in Weston-Super-Mare1 June 1943
LandcrossLandcross, or Lancras, in the hundred of Shebbear and in the deanery of Hertland, lies about two miles
LandcrossFirst election for Landcross
Charlie loses interest15 September 1967
Having discovered that this monster fungus
found by Col. R W P Yates, of South Close, Landcross, was too heavy to roll, his kitten Charlie soon lost interest.
Not surprisingly. With a circumference of 22 1/2 inches, it weighs 1lb 14oz. Col Yates, who found it growing among ground ivy in his orchard, was also at first deceived. He thought it was a football.
North Devon Weekly Gazette, September 15, 1967
A message from the Queen12 March 1965
Formerly of Landcross
Many friends will remember the kindly, cheery Mrs Edith B. Taylor-Shepherd, who for well over 30 years lived in Lime Kiln Cottage, Landcross, and who has celebrated her 100th birthday.
In 1952, she left Bideford district to stay with her nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Frank C. Maeve, who run The Buck Hotel, Bangor-on-Dee. A native of Kent, Mrs Taylor-Shepherd has been confined to bed for the past 18 months, but was in fine form to receive her birthday presents and a host of friends and relatives who called on her.
One of the gifts that touched her most was a simple bunch of mixed flowers from local schoolchildren; and among many greetings received was a message from The Queen. “I feel so thrilled, everyone has been so generous,” said Mrs Taylor-Shepherd.
Gazette article dated 12 March 1965
Landcross Appeals Won and LostMr W J P Turner has lost an appeal against the refusal of the local planning authority to allow him to
Landcross Appeals Won and Lost
Mr W J P Turner has lost an appeal against the refusal of the local planning authority to allow him to convert a barn near Landcross to a farmhouse but has won another appeal against refusal to allow him to erect a dwelling adjoining 'Hillsborough', Landcross.
23 July 1918
Landcross
The Wesleyan Methodist Sunday school anniversary services were held on Sunday July 14th, when sermons were preached afternoon and evening by Rev E B Crocker to large congregations.
On the Wednesday following a public tea was provided, of which about 120 partook.
A public meeting was held in the evening when both the church and schoolroom were well filled. Mr E Luxton presided, and the speakers were Rev E B Crocker, Mr A E Green and Mr A Taylor (Superintendent of the Sunday School). Mr A Taylor was specially thanked for providing such an excellent tea, as was also Mr Shortridge, Mrs Oliver, Mrs J Colwill and Mrs E Colwill, for presiding at the tables. Thanks were also accorded Mr Rayman, who provided sports for the children, and to Miss Hetty Pickard for presiding at the organ, and to the choir who had so loyally rallied round her.
The little chapel at Landcross, which has been closed for some time, has undergone renovation, and it is hoped that a service now and then will...
Honeymoon in Weston-Super-Mare1 June 1943
Flight-Mech J Jones RAF and Nurse J R Clarke
There was much local interest and a large attendance of friends at the wedding on May 19th at Holy Trinity Church, Weare Giffard, of Flight-Mechanic Jesse Jones, RAF, and Nurse Joyce Rosa Clarke, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Clarke, Hillsboro’, Landcross.
The services were well represented at the wedding; the bride’s father, brother-in-law and other friends came in the uniform of the Home Guard; another friend was in uniform at a member of the Civil Defence Services; the bride’s sister, Pelina, wore the uniform of a State Registered Nurse and her brother was in army uniform. The bridegroom wore his RAF uniform.
The Rev G K Walton officiated and the organist was Mr Desmond Glover. The chief bridesmaid was Nurse Dora......two other bridesmaids were Miss Connie Clarke and Miss Betty Jones. Miss June Pidler acted as train bearer.L/Bomber Leonard Clarke carried out the duties of best man and Mr Leonard Kinsman acted as usher. The bride...
LandcrossLandcross, or Lancras, in the hundred of Shebbear and in the deanery of Hertland, lies about two miles
Landcross
Landcross, or Lancras, in the hundred of Shebbear and in the deanery of Hertland, lies about two miles and a half from Bideford. The manor belonged, anciently, tot he family of Beaumont, from whom it passed to Basset, and from Basset, by marriage, to Pomeroy. It was afterwards in Giffard; Sir John Rolle died seised of it in 1706; it is now the property of Lord Rolle, who is the patron of the rectory. In the parish-church is the monument of Anthony Giffard, lord of the manor, who died in 1649. General Monnk appears to have been a native of this village; he was baptized at Lancras, December 11, 1608.
LandcrossFirst election for Landcross
First election for Landcross 22nd June 1979
The tiny parish of Landcross goes to the polls for the first time ever on July 5th to elect just one parish councillor. Mr Sherborne, who is 76, is well known to the Bideford electorate where he has made at least 15 attempts, only one successful, to get on both borough and district councils.
There are three candidats for one vacancy. Standing against Mr S Turner of Spinney Cottage, and Mr J W Stevens, a newcomer to Landcross.