Paignton People

Here we celebrate the fascinating stories of interesting people, past and present with connections to our town.

Charlotte MB Schreiber (nee Morrell), 1834-1922 – eminent artist successfully elected to the Royal College of Art, the only woman at the Academy’s formation.

The Pelosi Family – The story of Pietro (Peter) and Melania Pelosi who came to Paignton from Italy and started making ice cream in the back room of Rose Cottage in Fisher Street.