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St Paul – Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN

March 18, 2023March 21, 2023 webmaster
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St James’ – Teignmouth EX7 9QT

November 19, 2022March 21, 2023 webmaster

For more information, see the 2005 visit. See also the 2016 visit and 2005 visit.

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St Mary the Virgin – Brixham TQ5 9JY

October 15, 2022March 21, 2023 webmaster

See also the 2014 visit.

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St Gregory the Great – Dawlish EX7 9QT

July 16, 2022April 4, 2023 webmaster

For more information, see the 2016 visit.

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St Mary the Virgin – Churston Ferrers TQ5 0JE

April 23, 2022August 9, 2022 webmaster

For more information, see the 2011 visit.

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St Michael – Kingsteignton TQ12 3BG

March 19, 2022March 20, 2023 webmaster
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St Thomas – Dodbrooke TQ7 1NW

July 21, 2018August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Andrew – Moretonhampstead TQ13 8LL

June 16, 2018August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Andrew – Ashburton TQ13 7DU

June 18, 2017March 21, 2023 webmaster

For more photos and information, see the 2010 visit.

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St Matthew – Chelston TQ2 6JA

May 20, 2017August 9, 2022 webmaster
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St Gregory the Great – Dawlish EX7 9QT

July 16, 2016April 4, 2023 webmaster

For more information, see the 2005 visit.

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Congregational Church – Beer EX12 3HT

May 21, 2016August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Michael – Beer EX12 3HT

May 21, 2016August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Gregory – Seaton EX12 2DF

May 21, 2016August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Paul – Paignton TQ3 2DH

April 16, 2016August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St John the Baptist – Marldon TQ3 1SL

September 13, 2014August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Brixham TQ5 9JY

June 21, 2014March 21, 2023 webmaster

See also the 2006 visit.

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St Matthias – Torquay TQ1 1HW

April 16, 2014March 21, 2023 webmaster

For more images, see the 2010 visit. The church is dedicated to St. Matthias; his figure flanked by two angels, is over the North Porch. Following the Ascension, after prayer, Matthias was chosen by lot to be one of the Read More …

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St Paul – Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN

February 15, 2014August 2, 2022 webmaster

St Paul’s Organ Rebuild, 2013–14

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Annual Lunch – Corbyn Head Hotel

January 19, 2014August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Christ Church – Paignton TQ3 2AF

November 16, 2013March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see 2005 visit.

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URC Chapel – Kingsteignton TQ12 3BQ

October 26, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Giles and St Nicholas – Sidmouth EX10 8LG

September 21, 2013March 21, 2023 webmaster

For more photos, see the 2007 visit.

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St Bartholomew – Plymouth PL2 3BZ

July 20, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Glenorchy URC – Exmouth EX8 1PL

June 15, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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All Saints – Exmouth EX8 1RZ

June 15, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 2ND

May 18, 2013March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see 2008 visit.

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Wesley Methodist – Liskeard PL14 4BG

April 13, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Martin – Liskeard PL14 3AQ

April 13, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Saint Swithun – Woodbury, Exeter EX5 1HR

March 16, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary – Totnes TQ9 5NN

February 16, 2013August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St George – Goodrington TQ4 6NG

November 17, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Wolborough, Newton Abbot TQ12 1EH

October 27, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Emmanuel Church – Plymouth PL3 5BZ

September 15, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Garden Party – Colehayes, Bovey Tracey

August 25, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Sidwell Street Methodist – Exeter EX4 6PH

July 21, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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Ss Peter, Paul and Thomas – Bovey Tracey TQ13 9EP

June 16, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Bickington TQ12 6JX

May 19, 2012August 2, 2022 webmaster
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St John the Apostle – Torquay TQ1 1BJ

April 21, 2012March 21, 2023 webmaster

The 2012 A.G.M. was held at St John’s Church where our new president Ray Knowles was elected. For more photos see the 2008 visit.

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St Mary Magdalene – Launceston PL15 8AU

March 17, 2012August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Central Methodist Church – Launceston PL15 8BA

March 17, 2012August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary and St Gabriel – Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6SD

February 18, 2012August 3, 2022 webmaster

For images, see the 2008 visit.

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Annual Lunch – Corbyn Head Hotel, Torquay

January 22, 2012August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Victoria Park Methodist – Torquay TQ1 3HL

November 19, 2011October 17, 2022 webmaster

More recent images (2022):

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Blundell’s School Chapel – Tiverton EX16 4DN

October 8, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Holne TQ13 7SL

September 17, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Tower Street Methodist – Exmouth EX8 1NT

July 16, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster

The building is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. It stands in the heart of the town centre with a return frontage to Tower Street itself. The building has a grade II listing and is in a conservation area. Read More …

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Peninsular Day – Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot

May 21, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster

Thank you to our members of the Committee, Wyn Turner and all those who attended and gave their time to make the Peninsula Day on Saturday 21st May 2011 such a huge success. Everyone played their part in the most Read More …

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St Paul – Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN

April 16, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster

Young Organists’ Day

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St Michael the Archangel – Lyme Regis DT7 3DB

March 19, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary of the Annunciation – Beaminster DT8 3BA

March 19, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St Mary the Virgin – Churston Ferrers TQ5 0JE

February 19, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Churston Ferrers was built in the 14th Century in the perpendicular style. It has a large tower which contains six bells and a clock. Crime novelist, Agatha Christie, attended the church regularly Read More …

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Annual Lunch – Corbyn Head Hotel, Torquay

January 16, 2011August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Central Church – Torquay TQ2 5RN

November 20, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster

When Central Church opened in 1976, it was equipped with a custom built 4 manual Makin organ which was advertised as being of cathedral specification. By the early ’nineties, this was developing signs of 500 volt electrostatic deterioration which the Read More …

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Trinity URC – Plymouth PL3 5NY

September 11, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster

This organ is a rebuild by Deane & Co of Taunton of an earlier instrument by the local company Hele & Co. Although a smaller instrument than St Andrew’s, Wyndham Square, its eclectic nature enables it to deal satisfactorily with Read More …

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St. Saviour – Dartmouth TQ6 9DL

August 14, 2010March 21, 2023 webmaster

TDOA outing on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.

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St Andrew – Ashburton TQ13 7DU

July 17, 2010March 21, 2023 webmaster

Rebuilt in the 15th century the Church has traces of 13th and 14th century remains incorporated in the building. A product of the 15th century mason, impressive in its stately dignity, grandly proportioned and possessing a strong individuality, the tower Read More …

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St Margaret – Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HW

June 12, 2010March 21, 2023 webmaster

The church is one of some two hundred in England dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch in Syria, a semi-legendary saint who is reputed to have been beheaded for her faith and refusal to marry the local Roman governor in Read More …

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St Peter and St Paul – Teigngrace TQ12 6QR

May 16, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster

An unusual cruciform church built in 1786. 2 manual 1781 Davis organ with ‘nags head’ swell.

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St Luke – Torquay TQ2 5NX

April 24, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Congregational Church – Crediton EX17 3LF

March 20, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster

The Congregational Church opened in 1865. Records indicate that tenders for building the church were accepted only from its own members living in the town, the result being a fine building to seat 650 people. (Grade II listed)

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Holy Cross – Crediton EX17 2AH

March 20, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster

The early dedication of the church was to St Mary. The present dedication – the Church of the Holy Cross and the Mother of Him Who Hung Thereon – came into use only after the 1230’s. The church was extended Read More …

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St Matthias – Torquay TQ1 1HW

February 20, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster
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Annual Lunch – Royal Carvery, Babbacombe

January 16, 2010August 3, 2022 webmaster
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All Saints – Kenton EX6 8LU

November 21, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church was built during 1370, during the episcopacy of Thomas de Brantyngam. The tower and porch were added at a later date., possibly around 1390–1414. The tower is 120 feet tall, and contains 6 bells. The church is built Read More …

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St Peter and The Holy Apostles – Wyndham Square, Plymouth PL1 5EG

October 17, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

St Peter’s was hit by incendiary bombs during the blitz and was left a shell. The organ was completely destroyed. A new 3 manual Compton organ was commissioned during the Post-War rebuilding. The work of the restored organ was carried Read More …

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Chelston Methodist – Torquay TQ2 6HJ

September 19, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

NOTE: This building is no longer a Methodist Church: it was sold in June 2015 to The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham (Catholic Anglicans!). It is now the ‘Ordinariate Church of Our Lady of Walsingham with St. Cuthbert Read More …

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St Michael – Kingsteignton TQ12 3BG

July 18, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church is a large structure with a tower and 5 bells. The 85 foot tower was constructed in the 1480’s. It was build of red sandstone and Devonian Limestone.

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St Andrew – Sands Road, Paignton TQ4 6HA

June 20, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

The major part of the church was built between 1892 and 1897 to the designs of Fulford, Tait and Harvey. The building was completed in 1929/1930. It is part of the Church of England but stands firmly in the Catholic Read More …

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St Eustachius – Tavistock PL19 8AU

May 9, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

S.W. Regional Day Tavistock Abbey was founded in 981 by Ordulf, on instruction by King Edgar. By 1318, Abbot Robert Champeaux completed the reconstruction and enlargement of this church and it was re-dedicated on 21 May, 1318. Most of the Read More …

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St Mary Magdalene – Torquay TQ1 4BX

April 18, 2009March 21, 2023 webmaster

The Church The church was consecrated on the 12th April 1849. It was built to a design by Salvin, using local stone from the Barton Quarry, and some imported Caen and Bath stone. The Church has a grade ll* listing. Read More …

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St Paul – Honiton EX14 1PG

March 21, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

The Church St. Paul’s Church was built in 1835 and was consecrated by Bishop Henry Philpotts, Bishop of Exeter, in 1838. It is built of local chert and Beer stone and was designed by Charles Fowler of London in the Read More …

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Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin – Sherborne DT9 3LQ

March 21, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster

The Abbey The view from the south over the green shows an almost entirely 15c perpendicular style apart from the south porch, which is a mix of 12c ground-floor rebuild and 19c above. Yet it is the rich golden colour Read More …

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St John – Shiphay, Torquay TQ2 7HP

February 21, 2009March 21, 2023 webmaster

The older part of the church was built of local red sandstone in the late 1800’s by William Kitson, and opened in 1928, when it was then handed over to the parish of St Marychurch. The interior of the church Read More …

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Annual Lunch – Royal Carvery, Babbacombe

January 17, 2009August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St Peter – Shaldon TQ14 0DB

November 15, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Bickersteth on 21st July 1895. The building is built from many different types of stone including: stone from the Ness and Babbacombe, and some from the demolition of Gowrie House. There is also Read More …

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St Paul – Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN

October 18, 2008March 21, 2023 webmaster

The Church This is a cruciform church made of local Devon limestone, and is set in a large spacious churchyard. It houses a single bell in the wooden ‘bell turret’. The interior is colourful. The lofty arch-braced roof meets at Read More …

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St Mary – Cheriton Bishop EX6 6HY

September 20, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church is plastered, whitened, and ceiled throughout. The plain granite tower is 15th century, and the nave and north aisle are of the same date, but the chancel is 13th century with good lancet windows in red Posbury stone. Read More …

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Holy Trinity – Salcombe TQ8 8DH

August 16, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church was built in 1843–44 and enlarged in 1889. Salcombe Castle (Fort Charles) was erected by Henry VIII as part of the defences of the southern coast of England, and withstood sieges during the Civil War. The remains consist Read More …

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Waddeton Oratory Chapel of St Michael – Stoke Gabriel TQ5

July 19, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

Proprietary chapel of Waddeton Court on the site of a medieval chapel founded in 1213.

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St Mary and St Gabriel – Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6SD

July 19, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church consists of chancel, nave, north and south aisles, north porch, and west tower with six bells. It has a plain W. tower (13th century); the remainder of the church was rebuilt during the 15th century on a typical Read More …

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St Petroc – South Brent TQ10 9AG

June 21, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church is interesting. The massive Norman tower (now at the W. end) was apparently the central tower of a cruciform building, the W. portion of which was demolished at some date, perhaps in the early 14th century when the Read More …

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St James – Avonwick TQ10 9NA

June 21, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

In the Church of England a ‘proprietary chapel’ is generally a chapel built by subscription and maintained by private individuals. Such chapels are without constitutional existence or parochial rights. The Church of St James, Avonwick is one of the very Read More …

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All Saints – Okehampton EX20 1LW

May 17, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

It is certainly known that a Church existed here prior to the first recorded consecration by Bishop Bronescombe of Exeter in 1261. The lovely medieval building, which resulted from a further re-building in 1447, was destroyed by fire in 1842. Read More …

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St John the Apostle – Torquay TQ1 1BJ

April 19, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

St John’s Church is an Anglican Parish Church in the centre of Torquay overlooking the harbour and is known as ‘St John the Apostle’. It is a large and very beautiful Victorian building with many interesting features, for example:- Burne-Jones Read More …

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St Michael & All Angels – Great Torrington EX38 8BN

March 8, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

Humphrey, a priest, was instituted as Vicar here on 22 February 1259. So there has been a parish church here for 700 years, and probably much longer than that. The oldest parts of this building are 14th century. The Parish Read More …

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St Peter – Fremington EX31 3BL

March 8, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster

The church was thoroughly ‘Victorianised’ in 1867 during renovations directed by the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.The stone pulpit still carries traces of colour, apparently from the soil in which it was buried during the Reformation. St Peter’s medieval tower Read More …

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St Mary the Virgin – Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 2ND

February 16, 2008August 3, 2022 webmaster
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St John the Baptist – Paignton TQ3 3AQ

November 17, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

The first organ in the Parish Church was built c.1830 by a parishioner named Waycott, who was subsequently the first organist at the Church, the music having previously been supplied by the church band. Its replacement was built in 1858 Read More …

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St James – Avonwick TQ10 9NA

October 13, 2007March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos and information, see the 2008 visit.

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St David – Exeter EX4 4HR

September 15, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

St David’s stands on the edge of the parish bordering the city centre, ten minutes walk from the cathedral. The present building is a distinguished one by W. D. Caröe, and is now 102 years old. It is of a Read More …

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Holy Trinity – Salcombe TQ8 8DH

August 18, 2007March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see the 2008 visit.

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St Maurice – Plympton, PL7 1LP

July 14, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

In 1446 the parishioners successfully appealed to the Bishop of Exeter to have the tower made higher. The dedication of the church reverted to St. Maurice in 1538. Inside the church, the oak screen is a reproduction, carved by Alfred Read More …

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St Mary Blessed Virgin – Plympton PL7 1QW

July 14, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

The tall granite tower of Plympton St. Mary can be seen from far away. It is a visible sign that Christian worship has been maintained here for centuries. The present building dates from 1311 – when it was part of Read More …

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St Margaret – Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HW

June 16, 2007March 21, 2023 webmaster

St Margaret’s displays several architectural styles. The top of the church tower is older than the bottom which you’d at first think was near impossible. A civil war cannon caused such extensive damage to the bottom of the tower that Read More …

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St Mary – Ottery Saint Mary EX11 1DQ

May 19, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

The present church is largely the work of John de Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter (1312–69) who built it in 1342 as a ‘Collegiate Church’ on the lines of the Cathedral. This accounts for its large size for a relatively small Read More …

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Primley URC – Sidmouth EX10 9LB

May 19, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

Regional Meeting with the EDOA. The church is a substantial and attractive building (although not listed) which has been designed with arched windows. The Chamber Organ has one manual.

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St Giles and St Nicholas – Sidmouth EX10 8LG

May 19, 2007March 21, 2023 webmaster

Regional Meeting with the EDOA. Sidmouth Parish church is situated in the centre of the seaside town; it is in a peaceful setting just away from the busy shopping centre and the sea front. As with a lot of churches Read More …

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St Mary Magdalene – Torquay TQ1 4BX

April 21, 2007March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos and information, see the 2009 visit.

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St Andrew – Colyton EX24 6JS

March 11, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

A Saxon church occupied the site of St Andrew’s church until replaced by the present Norman church in the 11th century.In the 15th century, the lantern tower was added to the top of the square bell tower. The lantern tower Read More …

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St Mary the Virgin – Axminster EX13 5AN

March 11, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

The present organ was built at the beginning of the twentieth century by Norman and Beard. Originally at the west end and part of the (now removed) extensive galleries, the three manual instrument was moved to the north side of Read More …

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Keyberry Park Methodist – Newton Abbot TQ12 1BX

January 20, 2007August 3, 2022 webmaster

NOTE: This building is no longer a Methodist Church: it was sold in 2016/17 to the Plymouth Brethren. It is now a ‘Brethren’s Meeting Room’. The church is home to a privately owned Allen Theatre Organ and hosts regular organ Read More …

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St Mary the Virgin – Brixham TQ5 9JY

November 18, 2006August 3, 2022 webmaster

The Parish Church (Virgin Mary) at Upper Brixham is a large and ancient structure, in the perpendicular style, with a lofty embattled tower containing ten bells and a clock.

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Baptist Church – Brixham TQ5 8EU

November 18, 2006August 9, 2022 webmaster

A note with recent images from Raymond Luckhurst, occasional organist during 2017: This is a rather lovely divided gallery organ by George Osmond of Taunton installed in 1933. It is IIP but with console prepared for choir division, with a Read More …

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Catherine Street Baptist Church – Plymouth PL1 2AD

October 21, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The building of the new post-War church was commenced on November 2nd 1957 with a stone-laying ceremony. Two stones recovered from the old premises were used. In 1959 a thin spire was added to the Chapel and in the following Read More …

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St Simon the Apostle – Plymouth PL4 8TA

October 21, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

Designed by Mr Harbottle Reed of Exeter, the Church is of local limestone outside, in the Perpendicular style, and purple-grey Dulverton stone inside. It was designed to accommodate about 750 worshippers. The Organ in St Simon’s Church, Plymouth was originally Read More …

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St Andrew – Cullompton EX15 1JU

September 16, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The present building dates from 1430 and is built in entirely in the Perpendicular style, the last of the great periods of English Gothic architecture. The tower and Lane’s Aisle were later additions, however, a church has stood on the Read More …

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St Peter – Buckland Tout Saints TQ7 2DS

July 15, 2006March 21, 2023 webmaster

The church was rebuilt in 1779, but was thoroughly restored in the early 1870s.

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St Andrew – Aveton Gifford TQ7 4LE

July 15, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The church was built about 1250, probably on the site of an earlier one. The first known Rector was appointed about this time. Over the centuries maintaining the fabric has been a constant problem and an extensive restoration took place Read More …

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St Mary – Berry Pomeroy, Totnes TQ9 6LH

June 17, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The church is an ancient edifice, dedicated to St. Mary, consisting of nave, chancel, north and south aisles, and tower with four bells. The church consists of chancel, nave, north and south aisles, south porch with parvise, and embattled western Read More …

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St Matthew – Landscove TQ13 7LY

May 20, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster
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St John the Baptist – Littlehempston TQ9 6LY

May 20, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster
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Holy Trinity – Salcombe TQ8 8DH

April 22, 2006March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see the 2008 visit.

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Dutch Church, Austin Friars – London EC2N

March 15, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The Dutch Church is tucked away in the vestigial lane of Austin Friars, overshadowed by Tower 42 (the former Nat West Tower) in the City. It has a modest two-manual organ built by Willem van Leeuwen in 1954 in the Read More …

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St John the Baptist, Holland Road – London W14

March 15, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster
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Chapel of St John the Evangelist – Tower of London EC3N

March 15, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

The Chapel of St John, dating from 1080, is the oldest church in London. It is on on the second floor of the White Tower which was built in 1077–97 as a keep or citadel, and is the oldest part Read More …

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Congregational Church – Loddiswell TQ7 4QU

February 18, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

We were made very welcome at Loddiswell Congregational Church by numerous members of the parish, who had come to hear our members play. They sat and listened to our impromptu performances with delight and made a very acceptable tea for Read More …

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St Michael and All Angels – Loddiswell TQ7 4SB

February 18, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

St. Michael and All Angels is the Loddiswell Parish Church. We were welcomed by the organist, who talked briefly about the organ and allowed our members to play. We had previously visited this church on 23rd. November 2002 The organ Read More …

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Christ Church Ellacombe – Torquay TQ1 1LJ

January 21, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

NOTE: Christ Church Ellacombe is now closed; it became part of Ellacombe Church of England Academy School in February, 2017. Christ Church is of the early Gothic Revival style of architecture and originally consisted of a nave ending in an Read More …

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Upton Vale Baptist – Torquay TQ1 3HY

January 21, 2006August 4, 2022 webmaster

We started our January 2006 meeting at Upton Vale Baptist church, Torquay, which our President at the time, James Robinson had wanted to visit since the ’60s, when he had made an appointment to go and play the organ and Read More …

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St Gregory the Great – Dawlish EX7 9QT

November 19, 2005April 4, 2023 webmaster

The Church There has been a church on the site since Anglo-Saxon times and the present church was built in 1875, incorporating the tower of the previous church. It is built of grey ashlar with Bath stone dressing, the tower Read More …

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All Saints – Malborough TQ7 3RZ

October 15, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster
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Holy Trinity – Galmpton TQ7 3HA

October 15, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster
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St James the Great – Slapton TQ7 2PN

September 17, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

The Parish Church of St James. 13th or early 14th century with tower. Early 14th century chancel. 15th century or early 16th century nave, aisles and north porch; restored in 1905. Slate rubble, slate roofs with stone-coped gable ends. The Read More …

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St Michael and All Angels – Stokenham TQ7 2SZ

September 17, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

The church, as it stands today, is a fine example of the Perpendicular style of medieval architecture, built on the side of a hill so that its whole length can be seen from below. It is dedicated to St. Michael Read More …

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Holy Trinity – Salcombe TQ8 8DH

August 20, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

For photos, see the 2008 visit.

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Britannia Royal Naval College Chapel – Dartmouth

July 9, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

The Chapel The present buildings date from 1905, the architect was Sir George Aston Webb, one of the more distinguished of his day, whose previous commissions included Admiralty Arch and the East Front of Buckingham Palace. The foundation stone was Read More …

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Saint Pancras – Widecombe TQ13 7TA

June 18, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

The church is built the site of a much earlier building dating from the 13th century. The later church is cruciform in shape and consists of chancel, nave, north and south aisles, north and south transepts, south porch. This building Read More …

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All Saints – Falmouth TR11 3PN

May 21, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

The Church The materials of which the church is built are of interest, chiefly Plymouth limestone, which is very beautiful, with a dressing of Doulting stone, while Hopton wood stone is used for the base of the Devonshire marble font, Read More …

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Methodist Church – Falmouth TR11 3PG

May 21, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

Falmouth Methodist Church, situated on The Moor, is one of, if not the most prominent buildings in the town. It comprises 3 floors with the main Chapel occupying the top floor with a magnificent pipe organ, seating for 400 and Read More …

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St John the Apostle – Torquay TQ1 1BJ

April 16, 2005March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos see the 2008 visit.

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St Giles and St Nicholas – Sidmouth EX10 8LG

March 19, 2005March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see the 2007 and 2013 visits.

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St Paul – Honiton EX14 1PG

March 19, 2005March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos, see the 2009 visit.

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St Peter, Prince of Apostles – Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RZ

March 19, 2005March 21, 2023 webmaster

The Church was built in the nineteenth century and consecrated on 25th April 1893, the Architect being Mr George Fellowes Prynne. It was paid for by the Hon. Mark Rolle. At that time Budleigh Salterton was part of the parish Read More …

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Christ Church – Paignton TQ3 2AF

January 15, 2005March 21, 2023 webmaster

The organ, built by John Hele of Plymouth in 1889, is at the North side of the Choir, with some pipe-work facing into the North aisle. It was rebuilt by Hele & Co in 1906, and by Henry Speechly in Read More …

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St Paul – Paignton TQ3 2DH

January 15, 2005August 8, 2022 webmaster

St Paul’s church, Preston, Paignton, is built of red sandstone. The foundation stone was laid in 1922. The proposed bell tower was never built, because of the outbreak of the war. The choir and sanctuary are very spacious and there Read More …

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St Clement – Dartmouth TQ6 9SN

November 20, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

Brian Edgington, formerly organist of St. Saviour, was present at the church to talk about the organ and answer questions. St. Clement has a two-manual organ that was built by Hele & Co. and was installed in the 1920s. The Read More …

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St Saviour – Dartmouth TQ6 9DL

November 20, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

St Saviour was built to save the people of the town from having the long walk or carriage drive up the steep hill to the church of St. Clement in Townstal. The earliest organ was installed in 1434 and was Read More …

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Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Buckfast Abbey – Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EE

October 16, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

The Chapel The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament was added to the Abbey in recent years. The entire east end of the chapel is filled by a modern stained glass window depicting Jesus at the Last Supper. It was designed Read More …

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St Luke – Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DA

October 16, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

The Church The church had stood on the top of the hill overlooking the town for hundreds of years, but was severely damaged by fire in 1992. The tower and steeple were restored and the bells re-hung, but the church Read More …

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St Gregory the Great – Dawlish EX7 9QT

September 18, 2004April 4, 2023 webmaster

For photos and information, see the 2005 visit.

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All Saints – West Alvington TQ7 3PN

July 17, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

The church is built in an early perpendicular in style and was remodelled in the 15th Century, incorporating earlier stonework. In 1829, during a funeral service, one pinnacle of the tower was struck by lightning! The organ was built by Read More …

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Saint Mary the Virgin – Churchstow TQ7 3QW

July 17, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

St. Mary’s is a fairly large and historic, stone-built church. The organ, in a plain wood case, is behind the south choir stalls, with the console facing north, the open space beside it highlighting it as a prominent feature. It Read More …

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Holy Trinity – Exmouth EX8 2AB

June 19, 2004August 8, 2022 webmaster

Holy Trinity is a large stone church, built in the 19th century and set in well kept lawned grounds. The tower is 100ft high and the church narrowly escaped destruction twice during World War II, sustaining minor damage when bombs Read More …

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St Margaret and St Andrew – Littleham, Exmouth EX8 2RF

June 19, 2004July 20, 2022 webmaster

St Margaret and St Andrew at Littleham is a short drive from Exmouth. It is quite small and steeped in many years of history. An unusual feature of the church is the Font which has a suspended carved wooden cover Read More …

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St John the Evangelist – Ivybridge PL21 0AD

May 15, 2004August 8, 2022 webmaster

St. John the Evangelist at Ivybridge has a small, two manual organ that was built in 1880. Most of the organ is original. The main part of the organ is in the Choir Vestry, with the console fitted into an Read More …

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St Petroc – South Brent TQ10 9AG

May 15, 2004March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos and information, see 2008 visit.

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St Mary Magdalene – Torquay TQ1 4BX

April 17, 2004March 21, 2023 webmaster

For photos and information, see the 2009 visit.

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