General Discussion

And why shouldn't there be a CrapDonalds in Dawlish? And while the city fathers are at it, bring in a Hungry Jacks, a KFC, and perhaps a Subway, so that the once beautiful little town of Dawlish can be totally and irreversibly destroyed. The town today bears no resemblance to the happy place that I spent my early years in, and I'm very saddened to see the degredation of such a magical place. I ...

Nice one Karateka, good to know that loyalty to the Olde Towne is alive and well. I too spent many hours just walking and appreciating Dawlish for what it was, and it gave me great feeling of contentment. I wonder what your feelings for Dawlish would have been 55 years ago, which was when I was last there? Even better I'd imagine.

I wonder if the local economy would receive a boost any way from these Lycra'd Loonies, because their garish coloured clothing fits so tight that anything that looked like a wallet would cause an unsightly bulge and reduce their carefully contrived profile, not to mention increase their wind resistance. They also drink from bottles strapped to their bicycles and eat energy and health bars, so ...

Just a query regarding street name change. When was The Cut renamed to Lawn Hill?

Funny about those parking signs, I can't remember there ever being any in The Strand. Seems that it was two-way traffic along it as well, not enough cars to cause a problem when I did my paper round from Boons Newsagency for 12 shillings and sixpence a week.. I guess things have regressed since those halcyon days of 1955. Pity, that! Dave

Guess the guard must have been eating magic mushrooms. Or smoking them!

As a long-ago resident of Dawlish and Dawlish Warren, it would appear to me that there's a strong smell of rat. Impartial reporting will be a thing of the past Phredd