Combe Martin Carnival 1945

Last modified on March 22, 2025 | First published on August 15, 2024 |

In 1945, the Combe Martin Carnival Committee publicly thanked local people and businesses, for underwriting the Carnival's publicity expenses. Download the attached list of names and active businesses published in the local Journal↓

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This page, with a free downloadable list, provides a direct glimpse into the community of Combe Martin immediately after World War II. Learning which businesses were active in 1945, and supported the Combe Martin Carnival, gives valuable insight into the social and economic fabric of the village.

Genealogical Research: For individuals researching their family history, the list of names could help them discover ancestors who lived and worked in Combe Martin, and connect them to the local business community.

Local History Preservation: By transcribing and publishing this historical document, information is accessible to current and future generations, preventing it from being lost to time.

Transcribed: Tradesmen of the Town Defraying the Cost of the Advertisements

This is taken verbatim from a local Journal news item of 1945: the Combe Martin Carnival Committee wish to thank the Tradesmen of the Town for defraying the cost of the advertisements that appeared in the North Devon Journal-Herald.

Transcribed word for word; the undermentioned volunteered to defray the cost:

T. G. Gubb, Grocer; Bert Squire, Garage Proprietor; L. M. Crang, Grocer; A. B. Ridge, Grocer; H. L. Shelborn, General Stores; Parsons, Bakers; E. B. Adams, Electrical Engineer; H. Goss, Hardware and Fancy Goods; Butler’s Dairy; Bowden’s Dairy; Sanders, Central Garage; Combe Martin Engineering Co., Ltd.; L. A. Norman, Fruiterer; G. Dinnicombe, Ladies and Gent’s Outfitters; Passmore Bros., Fruiterers; J. H. Sanders and Son, Ironmongers, etc.; Geo. H. Creek and Sons, Drapers and Milliners; J. H. Cleave, Bakers; Wm. Squire, Builder and Contractor; Fredk. Creek and Sons, China, Glass, and Fancy Goods; W. G. Savell, Boot and Shoe Stores; William Bray, Tailors and Outfitter; Jean B. Clarkson, Ladies’ and Children’s Wear; A. A. Savell, Fishmonger; L. M. Meakings, Newsagent, etc.; Wm. Delve and Son, Bakers; F. C. Taylor, Florist and Fruiterer; P. F. Beaumont, Stationer; H. C. Pugsley, Fruiterer and Florist; Madame Poppe, Hairdresser; Carthews, Tobacconist, etc.; A. J. Treweek, Bakers; R. Thomas, Butcher; Underwood Radio Service; Wm. Eastman, Fruiterer, etc.; Bingston Garage; H. Beaumont, Grocers; Leonard Sanders, Fancy Draper, etc.; B. C. Gribble, Printer and Stationer; E. A. Begrie, Jeweller; A. Venn, Bakers; Edward H. Dutton, Chemist; Seaside Stores (F. T. Morrish), Grocer; Warren and Son, Butchers; Meakings, Newsagent, etc.; P. Rook, Boot and Shoe Repairs; Lovering Bros., Garage Proprietors; A. J. Huxtable, Dairy; Norman’s, Dairy; I. King, Boot and Shoe Shop; Mrs. M. Williams, Seaside Café; John J. Oliver, Chemist; Wyld’s Wool and Fancy Shop. Ref: E2034 1945 

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