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Teignmouth sea front in World War 2
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Teignmouth sea front in World War 2
Photo Teign Heritage archives
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Rear-Admiral Sir Morgan-Giles

Sir Morgan had an extensive career during WW2.

During the Siege of Tobruk, he 'swam' a mine out of the harbour. 

Sir Morgan was awarded the DSO, OBE, GM, DL

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The bombing of Teignmouth in WW2

In these raids, many Teignmovians lost their lives, whilst others were severely wounded. Some 228 houses were destroyed and more than 2000 damaged.

Bombing Raid 11 Peribank Yannon Drive

 

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Viv's books

Viv Wilson MBE Founder of the Wilson Archive (1986) acknowledges the unfailing support of the people of Teignmouth.

Teignmouth and Shaldon in WW2

This project uses photographs, objects, newspaper cuttings, first-hand accounts and information gleaned from local and national records to tell the stories of the individuals and families from Teignmouth and Shaldon that were affected by WW2.

If you have any input then, please contact Teign Heritage.

A big 'thank you' to Viv Wilson MBE and Tim Mole for the use of their photographs.

More stories are to be found in Viv Wilson's books "Teignmouth at war 1939 to 1945" and "Teignmouth at war 2". Contact us for information about obtaining copies.

Morgan Giles workers

The Morgan Giles Shipyard

Over 100 Admiralty craft were built at the Morgan Giles shipyard during WW2 and many more were repaired and refitted. For a period over 150 hands were employed to assist the war effort.

It is appropriate to pay tribute to the efforts of all the men and women who worked at Morgan Giles during the war years achieving far higher production than could ever have been achieved in peacetime while maintaining a very high standard of workmanship.

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Contact Us

Telephone: 01626 777 041
Email: archives@teignheritage.org.uk

Teign Heritage
29 French Street
Teignmouth
TQ14 8ST

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If you believe that you (or you know who) owns copyright to any of the images on this site please contact Teign Heritage

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Teign Heritage WW1 website

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