Discover the story of Elizabeth Braund, a Christian pioneer who brought young people to Dartmoor 50 years ago, shaping life at East Shallowford Farm. From Widecombe’s history group to tales of faith, farming, and Widecombe Fair, explore a legacy that continues to inspire.
On this day in 1921, Elizabeth Margaret Braund was born in South Kensington to Isabel Braund and Henry Braund, later knighted as Sir Henry Braund. She had a privileged upbringing and a largely private education, and perhaps this, along with her experiences in India during the War, and subsequent script writing career for the BBC … Read more