Newton Abbot Collection

Newton Abbot Station, Devon, 1945
A view of Newton Abbot station in Devon, 1945, showing Southern Railway locomotive No. 1848 at the station. Newton Abbot station underwent an extension and rebuild between the wars

Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, c. 1950s
A view of Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1950s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920s
An overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920s
A view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920
A view of signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Air raid damage to goods wagons at Newton Abbot Station in 1940
On 20th August 1940 Newton Abbot Station was attacked by three German planes. This images shows the devastation that was caused by both bomb damage and extensive machine gun fire

Teignbridge TQ12 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge TQ12 4

New Swindon Mechanics Institution Trip ticket 1903
New Swindon Mechanics Institution Trip ticket issued to Mr Hawkins for a train journey to Newton Abbot on July 10th 1903

A very calm dusk scene, with a wooden jetty on the estuary of the River Teign, at Coombe Cellars, near Newton Abbot, south coast of Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

County Map of Devon, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Ford House (lithotint)
818707 Ford House (lithotint) by Gendall, John (1790-1865) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford House, built in 1610 by Richard Reynell)

Ford House, Devonshire (engraving)
1095358 Ford House, Devonshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford House, Devonshire)

Ford House (b / w photo)
5209207 Ford House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford House. Illustration for Beautiful Britain, Views of Our Stately Homes (Werner)

Teignbridge TQ12 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge TQ12 2

Forde House, Newton Abbot, Devon, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Forde House, Newton Abbot, Devon, 1894. Jacobean former manor house, built by Sir Richard Reynell c1610. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]

Standard Twelve 4-door saloon, Ipplepen, Devon, 1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Standard Twelve 4-door saloon ca 1934 1608 cc. Place: Ipplepen, Devon

The Vat House
1908: The vat house at Henley and Sons Cider makers in Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Goods Yard
1908: The goods yard at Newton Abbot station where cider from the Henley and Sons Cider Works is loaded onto trains. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Loading Up Apples
1908: Workmen unloading apples from a goods wagon in the sidings of the Great Western Railway at Newton Abbot, Devon, bound for Henley cider works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Vat House
1908: The vat house at Henley and Sons Cider makers in Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bottling Department
1908: The bottling department at Henley and Sons Cider Works at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Weighing Apples
1908: Men weighing wagon loads of apples for cider-making at Henley and Sons Cider makers at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cider Bottling
1908: The bottling department at Henley Cider Works at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Devon Cider
1908: Workers loading wagons at Henley and Sons Cider Works at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cider Apples
1908: Tons of apples in the yard at Henley and Sons Cider works in Newton Abbot, Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cider Works
Workers shovelling sag (the remains of pressed apples) into a basket at Henley and Sons cider works at Newton Abbot in Devon, 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cider Works
Tons of apples are delivered by horse-drawn cart to be stored in the pound at Henley and Sons cider works, Newton Abbot, Devon, 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Newton Abbot, a historic town in Devon, holds countless tales of its past. The Newton Abbot Station, established in 1945, stands as a testament to the town's rich railway history. The Castle Class locomotive, No. 7029 Clun Castle, majestically graced the station during the vibrant 1950s. A glimpse into the early 1920s reveals an overall view Station. Its architecture exudes charm and character that has stood the test of time. A signal gantry proudly overlooks the bustling platform, guiding trains safely on their journeys. However, not all moments were filled with joy and prosperity. In 1940, air raid damage struck goods wagons at Newton Abbot Station – a reminder of the hardships faced during wartime. The Teignbridge TQ12 map showcases how Newton Abbot fits perfectly within its surrounding landscape – nestled amidst picturesque countryside and rolling hills. Delving further back into history brings us to a trip ticket from New Swindon Mechanics Institution in 1903 – evidence of educational excursions that connected towns across England. Devon County Map from around 1777 unveils an ancient perspective on this remarkable region; it highlights how Newton Abbot played a significant role even centuries ago. Ford House emerges as another notable landmark within this captivating town. From lithotint prints to engravings and black-and-white photographs - each medium captures Ford House's timeless beauty through different lenses. Intriguingly diverse yet harmoniously intertwined are these glimpses into Newton Abbot's story.