Oral Histories

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MAURICE LEWIS JOHN ADAMS

Maurice Lewis John Adams was born on 21st March 1927. He was the only son of Clarence Paige Adams and Frances Elsie Adams (born Vanstone). He has two children, Christine and Brian, four grandsons and seven great grandchildren. He was born in the farmhouse at North Worden farm, Shebbear. When Brian took over the farm, he moved to Westlands (opposite Shebbear College) and on retirement, moved to Beach Road, Westward Ho!

Read the full account of this fascinating story by Maurice Adams here.

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Last updated on 8 April 2025 by Paul Watts