A History of Salcombe and Its Surroundings

by Roger Barrett | Paperback, 167 pages

Once a notorious haunt of pirates and smugglers, the small port of Salcombe became famous in the 1800s for its clipper fruit schooners. When competition from steamships led to the end of wooden shipbuilding in the 1880s the town began its transition into the yachting and tourist centre it is today. Written by Museum Curator, Roger Barrett, this first full account of the rich and varied history of Salcombe and its surroundings will be welcomed by all who love this beautiful part of Devon.