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Combe Martin, The Kings Arms Hotel 1926
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This is arguably the most fascinating building in Combe Martin, built in 1690 and Grade II listed. There are 4 floors, 13 doors on every floor, 13 fireplaces, 52 stairs and 52 windows - hence its new name (after 1933) of the Pack of Cards Hotel. Today its is a popular establishment offering 3 real ales, food and accomodation. When this picture was taken it was rather run down, but a major refurbishment has improved it wonderfully.

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A Selection of Memories from Combe Martin

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Combe Martin

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The Earl Of Rhone
I lived in Combe Martin from 1972-77 at that time the Earl of Rhone festival had been dead for a number of years.. myself and another lady called Pamela Watts decided we would revive it... and to that end it is why it is celebrated to this day... Initially we did it without help but then slowly we recruited many helpers... forming a committee .. Pamela was Chairman and I Secretary... The first was 1973/74 and was an enormous success...
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Horace &Violet Chugg
MY FAMILY HOME WAS JUST DOWN THE ROAD COME THE POST OFFICE, IT WAS HAPPY TIMES IN THE 60S AND 70S.STILL MISS COMBE MARTIN
Combe Martin, Post Office 1926
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Added 26 May 2015

That's Not Sandy Cove

That's the beach at Combe Martin, Sandy Cove is round the coast from there. In 1965 I was living in that building you can see in the middle of the picture. Note from Editor: Thank you for the information - we are now changing our records.
Combe Martin, the Harbour c1965
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Is Sue Green On One Of These Boats?
Always stayed at Wavecrest with mum and dad plus the Green family each year. Good old Mrs Mills. Always had a trip to Lee Bay on "Bills" boat. Great Memories. Is Sue Green (my age) still around?
Combe Martin, Seaside Hill and Harbour c1955
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