Looking Towards the Tamar

These present-day stories are set in the community and environment of the county of Devon. They draw inspiration from both country and urban areas which are well-known to author Ted Sherrell.


The stories embrace an interesting variety of characters and tales, ranging from the humour and madness of the local council meetings, where ‘risk assessments’ become a matter of embarrassment for one particular councillor, to the thoughtful reminiscences of an old man seeing again the fecund Tamar Valley with all its fruit, flowers and vegetables grown to be sent ‘up country’, until the day that Mr Beeching cut the trains which carried the produce. 


Ted Sherrell draws inspiration from his own knowledge and experiences of Devonshire life. His childhood was spent in the Tamar Valley, and his later observations as both a councillor and magistrate have helped him understand the strengths and frailties of human character.