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Valiant Soldier, Buckfastleigh
Introduction

A time capsule of a pub and household set in 1952.
Also local history displays

The Bar
Ask to see the coins in the till -
2d bought a pint of cider during the war!

The Lounge Bar
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Ladies used the lounge to have a quiet sherry, catch up with local gossip or have a game of cards, in front of a warm fire during the winter.

The Kitchen
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Cooking in post-war days.

The parlour
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Here remains the original linoleum cover on the floor.
A child's toy box displays games played with the family on cosy evenings - no television or computers in those days!

Bedroom
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The 'modern' woman wakes to a new day.
Hats and dresses in the wardrobe depict the fashion of the mid 1900's

The Town Cinema
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The old cinema - a minute's walk from the Valiant Soldier, now a public car park.