More nostalgia from across the centuries as we delve in to the picture archive to see what and who was making the news pages of the Mid-Devon Advertiser, Dawlish Gazette and Teignmouth Post .

..and these little sheep didn't go to market with Little Boy Blue. They took part in Ashburton Carnival's parade in July 1971
..and these little sheep didn't go to market with Little Boy Blue. They took part in Ashburton Carnival's parade in July 1971 (MDA)
It was 1776 in August 1986 at Coombe Cellars on the banks of the River Teign and the American colonies were declaring their independence from Great Britain - albeit in the form of a re-enactment group.
More from the American War of In dependence in August 1986 at Coombe Cellars as troops prepare for battle. Mind you, it was all over by tea time - as this time the colonials hadn't dumped the finest Darjeeling off Boston. (MDA)
It was 1776 in August 1986 at Coombe Cellars on the banks of the River Teign and the American colonies were declaring their independence from Great Britain -albeit in the form of a reenactment group. Here are Mike and Eileen Carter awaiting so see if the red coats are coming
It was 1776 in August 1986 at Coombe Cellars on the banks of the River Teign and the American colonies were declaring their independence from Great Britain - albeit in the form of a reenactment group. Here are Mike and Eileen Carter awaiting so see if the red coats are coming (MDA)
Down by the lazy river. Bovey Tracey Lions Club members and hundreds of model boats ahead of the great boat race in August 1986
Down by the lazy river. Bovey Tracey Lions Club members and hundreds of model boats ahead of the great boat race in August 1986 (MDA)