SUMER is icumen in, so the medieval ditty goes. It roughly translates as summer has arrived, which means a chance to look back of events past.

This week we feature Shaldon 1785 Day from the end of May 1986.

Tug of war action from the London Inn team
Tug of war action from the London Inn team (MDA Archive)
Dressed up for the Georgian era - Mrs B Wood, Mrs L Lasbrey, Mr E Hepworth, Mr J Lasbrey, Miss S Dewitte and Mrs R Spruce.
Dressed up for the Georgian era - Mrs B Wood, Mrs L Lasbrey, Mr E Hepworth, Mr JLasbrey, Miss S Dewitte and Mrs R Spruce. (MDA Archive)
Stuck in the stocks - Shaldon vicar Ashley Manhire
Stuck in the stocks - Shaldon vicar Ashley Manhire (MDA Archive)