Books and Audio

American and British Naval Forces at Salcombe and Slapton 1943 - 1945 by Muriel & David Murch

Based on many previously unseen eyewitness testimonies and photographs, "The American and British Naval Forces at Salcombe and Slapton 1943-1945" is the story of the US Navy in South Devon, and the hundreds of civilians in the South Hams who gave up their homes and land to provide the Slapton Battle Training Area in the build up to D Day.

Sample shows first 5 pages
(click on a page to zoom....)

Format: A4 Price: £6.99 + £1.95 P&P
Pages: 64

"... One of the most incredible and moving stories of the Second World War ..." Brigadier Paul Crook, C.B.E.,D.S.O., M.A.

The sacrifice of both so many young American lives, and the livelihoods of so many local people is an inspiration that echoes down the generations... Group Captain Peter Murch, D.S.O.,A.F.C.

Please send a cheque for £8.94
Made payable to:
The Salcombe History Society
Post to:
15 Northville Park, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1AR

Edward Hannaford chats to Harry Fulcher

1. Earliest memories
2. Edward's father/The Flying Foam
3. Robinsons Row
4. On the water & in the boatyards
5. Dornom's yard
6. Indulgences
7. Farming during Word War Two
8. The harbour during the war

9. Apprenticed to Dornoms
10. Dornom boats/The Blue Peter
11. After National Service
12. Joining the lifeboat crew
13. Boat trips & hire boats
14. Demise of boat hire
15. Harbourmaster or lifeboatman?

Format: CD Duration: 1 hour (approx.) Price: £12 + £1.50 P&P

Edward Hannaford

An Old Salcombe Soul

Please send a cheque for £13.50
Made payable to:
The Salcombe History Society
Post to:
15 Northville Park, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1AR

http://www.salcombehistorysociety.co.uk/background.jpg