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Ruth Banning@ 5:51pm 10-30-2010
Shaugh Bridge holds a special place in our hearts as both my husband's mother and grandmother have been laid to rest in full view of the bridge (their ashes scattered) Both were born and breed in Plymouth as too is my husband's father, who used to visit Shaugh with his late wife. It truly is, a magical place and my husband even proposed to me there.  
Gary Marsh@ 9:57pm 09-16-2010
Visited this website after my mum was given a copy of your book.  We lived in Wotter until moving to Plymouth in 1975 (I was 7 years old and although we only moved a few miles the change in surroundings was profound).
My mum, Margaret Marsh (nee Phillips), spent all her life in Wotter until her early fourties.  I remain astonished to this day when she recounts her daily walk to Shaugh Prior school from Dartmoor Cottages in Wotter (I couldn't imagine doing that when I was a kid).
It's strange to see on the screen names that have been mentioned to me over the years; Mr. Wilcocks (Wilcox?), Winnie Lillicrap and Ida (my mum's Aunt Win and Aunt Ide), Lillian (who I think was Great Aunt Lil).
My brother went to Shaugh Prior school and I will be sending him a link to this website as I think he may be in one of the photos from 1965/6.
I went to Lee Moor school and would love to see some photo's of that place (have fond memories of being taught to swim in our little outside pool by Mrs. Wootton) although unfortunately can't help myself in that respect.
It would be nice to see any reminiscences by anyone else who remembers playing in the big concrete pits (china clay settling tanks?) on the edge of Wotter, which are now sadly (but probably safely) filled in and now just a memory.
Anyway, this is a great site and I will look out for updates in the future.
ray woodward@ 11:00pm 07-27-2010
what a wonderful website,spent a lot of time camping with the scouts 12th devonport sea scouts at shaugh by the river and have stayed in dewerstone cottage,wonderful memories.
Duncan Mepham@ 12:52pm 01-02-2010
My memories of Dewerstone Cottage go back to the late 1960's when my maternal grandfather, Stuart King, was warden there. I last visited the area a couple of years ago and, like many, was sad to see the place in the early stages of decay. Such memories of walking up the track to Wilcocks' / Wilcox's farm to get the milk, turning the lights on to start the generator, walking through the woods to Dewerstone Rock.... the list is endless. Stu sadly died in 1972 and his ashes are buried in the churchyard at Meavy.
Ian Pearse@ 11:30am 09-28-2009
for many years as a cub scout and then cub scout leader I used to visit Dewerstone Cottage on camping weekends and have many happy memories. I was saddened to take my wife and dog for a walk around the area yesterday to see that the cottage and Dorm block are now all boarded up along with the wardens cottage and becoming overgrown. Was sad
Peter Smith@ 7:38pm 09-16-2009
What a trip down memory lane for me! My parents and my aunt & uncle owned adjoining "bungalows" (chalets really) in the wooded area near Shaugh Bridge, between the bridge and Bickleigh. I spent all summer holidays and most summer week-ends there from the age of 8 in the mid-fifties through to the age of 15 in the early sixties. What wonderful days those were! Train from North Road Station to Shaugh Bridge Halt bringing fully charged accumulators with us to operate the wireless. Saturday evening mystery plays and "Journey into Space" until the accumulators ran out! Playing cards by oil lamps. No mains water so carrying supplies from the sole tap at the entrance gate about a quarter of a mile away. Buying groceries from Mrs. Kellaway's kiosk near the bridge and generally having a great time exploring up the Dewerstone on a daily basis. After Dr. Beeching's axe we had to face the walk up the hill to catch the 51 bus at Shaugh Prior or the slighly longer but flatter hike to catch the 49 at Bickleigh. No circular route in those days. If only life was so uncomplicated these days.
Karen Robinson@ 6:43pm 08-27-2009
Just bought your book Don - it is fantastic! In the 1950s/60s, my sister Jan and I stayed every summer with our "adoptive" auntie and uncle, who were Lilian (Bill) and Fred Jeffery. Bill was our mother Pat Galloway's godmother and she watched their bungalow Shaughmoor being built late 1920s. Shaughmoor is in Wotter, near the top of Collard Lane. Jan and I remember Winnie Lillicrap and Ida so well, so it is great to see all of Joyce's contributions. We both have wonderful memories of everyone in Wotter/Shaugh. My thanks to Sandra (Uncle Fred's niece), who gave Jan a copy of the book and then Jan told me. What a treasure!
brian pundsack@ 4:53pm 08-03-2009
I was born in beacon park plymouth in 1945. The family moved to Shaugh Bridge when I was 2 years old. We lived in kiln cottage. Although we moved to Wotter when I was 6, I have very clear memories of watching the trains through the station. We were all thrilled to see the train coming out of the tunnel belching steam and smoke. I also remember the train rides into plymouth.
David Waldron@ 8:07pm 07-16-2009
I was pleased to find your site...excellent.
I spent many summer holidays during the 70s in Shaugh,staying with my gran at "Ivydene" It really is a majic place.
Helen Jarvis@ 5:13pm 07-02-2009
Grenoven 1974-present day
We never managed to meet but I have enjoyed reading the book.
I think I know where the leat mentioned on page 51 is if you are still interested to know.
I would also love to see a bigger picture of the postcard of our house if it is possible. We are just about to replace the windows and I would love to be able to see what the original ones looked like.
Kind Regards
Helen
george baitey@ 4:25pm 06-27-2009
I was born on tyneside in 1951 but my mothers brother Ron chisholm lived at the colony having married June whose parents ran shaugh farm.I remember staying there in august 1951 travelling by train from Newcastle to Plymouth then by train to Shaugh.Fond memories of a wonderful summer
Richard Emerson@ 9:11am 04-28-2009
As a child living in Crownhill, Plymouth we used to go to Shaugh Bridge most weekends in the summer, later when a little older we used to catch the train out to Shaugh in the school holidays as a group of children on our own, a little later when given a bike for Xmas we used to cycle out there from Crownhill via Bickliegh. I was also in the 1st Crownhill Scouts and used to spend many a weekend camping there, as we had our own scout hut aat Shaugh and as far as I know they still do have one, in one of the many old WW2 huts that still exist. I met my first wife at Shaugh Bridge while camping there. Later in life after I left the RAF in the late 70,s we went back to live in Plymouth and I became a sout leader and so I started again going to Shaugh Bridge with my own scouts and our own Hut. So I spent the whole of my youth and a good part of my later life in and at Shaugh Bridge, now i live near Birmingham but on trips back to Plymouth, my first port of call is allways Shaugh Bridge. Used to walk up the hill to the White Thorn Pub many a night for a drink while at scout camp as a leader. I know the area like the back of my hand as have wlked so many times, I was taught to climb and absail on the Dewrstone as a scout and later taught other scouts to do the same. We was allways told that Shaugh Bridge was to be kept secret from other than Plymouth people so as to keep the groggles away. I am now 64yrs and when I die my wife has promised to scatter my ashes there.
derek hewitson@ 9:49pm 04-27-2009
I recently visited shaugh prior 26/04/09 and noticed the clearing of the structure above the car park. being curious i ventured up the steps, to the right of the structure and investigated and found a series of holding tanks with slueses / gullies and was amased this has been hidden for so long. i have tried to see pictures of what i now know was shaugh prior mill but to no avail. has any one got any pictures and associated history on this structure. what i have discovered is that the mill was in use between 1890 / 1910
sebastien Remy@ 3:50am 04-10-2009
Hello, I was hoping you could help me. In the early 1990s I spent 4 weeks with a hsot family. I am originally from France and they greeted me twice. All I remember about the address was something like wittaborough farm/shaugh prior.
The family name is Collins. The parents had 3 daughters: jessica, Mercedes and Amelia. They were under ten at that time. If you know them or if you can get an email address, I will be so grateful!
Thank you!
terry bennet@ 9:36pm 03-23-2009
i camped at shaugh bridge in 1969 at a scout camp by the river and i have fond memories of a little wooden shop outside the camp is the camp and shop still there we were the 1st kineton scouts from warwickshire i was 12 and it was my ist time away from home we had a magic 2 weeks.
regards
terry bennett age now 51

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