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Newquay Drowning Tragedies, August 1937

Being peak season, most sea drownings occur in the month of August and 1937 was no exception.  75 years ago the beaches were busy and people lost their lives. On Sunday 22 August 1937 there had already been a boy drowned … Continue reading

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Watergate Bay Tragedy 22 August 1937

On Sunday 22 August 1937 Joseph Arthur Nicklin, aged 14, and his sister Ena Nicklin, who lived at 15 Tullanes Road, Coventry, were enjoying a holiday, staying with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Blake, at Trewince Farm, St … Continue reading

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