Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century)

Combe Martin Shipbuilding (19th Century
, 2019).  John Dovell's 19th Century Steam Sawmills and Shipbuilders Mr Dovell, and Robert Tanner Partridge from Barnstaple, established Messrs Dovell, Partridge…

Combe Martin Famous People

Combe Martin Famous People
…upheaval and resentment among the affected communities. More Notable Figures in Combe Martin's History:  Sexton James Norman| Merchant John Dovell | English Civil Wars | Com…

Ships

Ships
…yard of Messrs Dovell Partridge and Co." About 100 tons, she was modelled by Mr James Bale and built by Mr John Goss. She was to be commanded by Mr John William…

Smuggling in North Devon

Smuggling in North Devon
: The article mentions specific incidents, such as the 1825 prosecution of John Dovell of Combe Martin for harbouring smuggled goods, highlighting the direct impact on local…

Combe Martin Mills and Milling

Combe Martin Mills and Milling
…structure. Combe Martin Steam Saw Mills  Around the year 1835, local merchant and entrepreneur John Dovell established a steam saw mills and shipyard on the River Umber, nea…

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…evidence that ships were built on Newberry Beach, during the early 19th century local entrepreneur John Dovell operated a steam saw mills, and built schooners, near Combe Ma…

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin

Early Silver Mining in Combe Martin
, Issue 2336, the great Combmartin entrepreneur John Dovell announced the sale of the South Combmartin Mine. There were three lodes in the sett which was half a mile in lengt…

Combe Martin Landmarks

Combe Martin Landmarks
…Manor Combe Martin The Higher Leigh Manor, Combe Martin EX34 0NG, is steeped in history. It was constructed between 1851 and 1855 by Henry Keene Bowden, who was married to a Dovell girl.…