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Railway 'twins' Judy and Alfred that inspired the Reverend Awdry
Roger Malone photographed Par's unique locomotives in the late 1960s and has followed their progress ever since. They may be small but The Port of Par "twins" have acquired big celebrity status. Even...
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Never before seen pictures of Salcombe - 1890-1900
The port and resort of Salcombe in Devon has been photographed a good deal over the years, but the images on these pages, which date from between 1890 and 1900, have never been seen before and show the...
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A century on, Sir Ernest Shackleton's mission on the polar ice is...
Celebrations are going on to mark the centenary of a Westcountry expedition that became 'the greatest survival story of all time'. Exactly 100 years ago Sir Ernest Shackleton's team were battling to...
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Flying Scotsman to be welcomed back after 10-year refit
For steam enthusiasts, 2016 promises to be the most exciting year for a decade as the most famous locomotive in the world returns to the railway. Ian MacCabe thinks millions of fans will line the...
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Stars on Plymouth waterfront
Very few people in Plymouth, and even fewer of the tens of thousands of lorry drivers and holidaymakers who make their way to and from the port at Millbay Docks each year, will have noticed a...
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THAT WAS THE WEST THAT WAS: Trevone
The picturesque north coast community of Trevone is the subject of a new book of photographs and memories. Written by Frances Trenouth, Trevone: The Story Of A Village begins its journey some 10,000...
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Restoration hits the right note as celebrated organ regains its...
Roger Malone finds out how a once neglected organ is making sweet music again. Playing an illustrious, if ailing, 1855 organ led John McGregor to appreciate that the tone of criticisms in the comment...
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Flying Scotsman welcomed by nostalgic crowds after £4.2m...
Train enthusiasts have described the "thrilling" moment the Flying Scotsman returned to the tracks after a decade-long £4.2 million restoration. One woman had tears in her eyes as she watched the...
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PICTURES: Brixham's strong traditions of fishing and singing...
In a world where time and technology is forever advancing, the past remains a captivating place. Although only a small fishing town, Brixham boasts a rich and varied history. In its heyday, the port's...
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Unusual collection of disability tricycles has special meaning...
Roger Malone meets a marathon winner with an unusual collection. When wheelchair athlete Sarah Piercy saw a vintage push-pull lever disability tricycle advertised on eBay it was love at first sight....
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People: D-Day veteran Ken Stone
In recent weeks, veterans of the Normandy landings have been receiving France's highest honour in recognition of their courage and determination to liberate the country from Nazi occupation in 1944....
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PICTURES: Historic thatched properties in Devon
Following this week's devastating blaze at the thatched Ring of Bells pub in North Bovey, Abi Gray at Devon Rural Archive has kindly looked out these poignant images of thatched properties – some...
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Nick helps fellow preservationists get steam locomotive...
'Sidmouth' has moved to Swanage and Roger Malone meets an enthusiast keen to see this impressive locomotive steam again. A childhood fascination can make a welcome return later in life as retirement...
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WMN stalwart bows out after 46 years
A stalwart of this newspaper makes the headlines today as long-standing, key member of the newsroom, Julie Chapman, leaves after more than four decades with the Western Morning News. Julie's first...
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Land Rover Defender production to end
One of the most-loved and long-lived road vehicles, and a favourite with the Queen, will cease production on Friday. The last Land Rover Defender will be produced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) at Solihull...
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Military vehicle enthusiast from Devon shows off incredible...
Roger Malone meets Tim Selwyn whose particular fascination for American examples of WW2 military vehicles has seen him build up an impressive private collection. If you happen to be at a crossroads and...
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Steam railway plan 'could be North Devon's Eden Project'
Plans to extend Lynton and Barnstaple Railway have moved one step closer to reality. As part of a £16 million expansion of the line, the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Trust wishes to extend it by four...
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'Lost' map of Cornwall resurfaces more than 300 years after it...
A "highly important" map of early Cornwall presumed lost forever has resurfaced more than 300 years after it was drawn. The large map, which has never been seen in public, was discovered in the private...
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Social history highlights people power behind the GWR empire
Roger Malone talks to an author who gives us a seasonal insight into a year on the GWR. Think of the Great Western Railway and the first image that comes to mind is polished thoroughbred locomotives...
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