If Devonshire has turned out a number, and a very considerable number, of gallant and…

The Earl of Northumberland had shown himself solicitous for the welfare of the soul of…

Joseph Pitts, of Exeter, was the son of John Pitts of that city. When aged…

This great rascal was born at Launceston in 1654 of respectable parents, and his father,…

The “Black Horse” was an old inn near Southgate, Exeter. The south gate was perhaps…

of Beer, Devonshire “THE ROB ROY of the WEST” A very noticeable feature of the…

At Walkhampton is an old farm called Guatham that had pertained for several generations to…

John Davy was born at Upton Hellions, and was an illegitimate child, baptized as Davie…

By a public character in his way You may find an anecdote of the day,…

The family of Arscott, of Dunsland, is one of the most ancient in the county.…