Famous Devon Figures Volume II

60 short biographies of famous figures, past and present, associated with Devon. Compiled by Ian L Handford

This fascinating book contains 60 short biographies of famous and influential people past and present, who have strong associations with Torbay and Devon.  Packed with intriguing detail, amusing anecdotes and illuminating insight, your eyes will be opened to the sometimes strange and wonderful lives these big personalities lived. The extraordinary inventors, beloved entertainers, passionate politicians, TV stars, poets and writers, capricious clergy and many more people who loved Torbay and Devon will astound and delight you. Written and compiled by Ian Handford of Torbay Civic Society this high quality book is a followup to his popular earlier collection.

If you’ve enjoyed reading our local heritage articles in English Riviera Magazine, you’ll love this new book, which also makes the perfect festive gift.

Order by 18 Dec for local pre-Christmas delivery