A BLUE PLAQUE FOR
“CAPTAIN JACK CROCOMBE”
&
“LOUISA”


Clifford & Josie Parker and Maralyn & David Reynolds proudly stand in front of Jack's Plaque at
The Captain's House, Lynmouth, North Devon on 9th October, 2010. Pic: North Devon Journal.

Flat-Broke Films and the owners of “The Captain’s House”, Clifford and Josie Parker, invited over 50 guests and friends on Saturday 9th October, 2010 to the unveiling of a Blue Plaque and an Information Sign. This was to commemorate the fact that Captain Jack Crocombe lived there from 1894 until 1908, and in 1899 he led the famous lifeboat rescue of the Forrest Hall ship known to the World as “The Overland Launch”.
Local historian Jim Binding and “Hearts of Oak” folk group entertained the guests with rousing sea shanties which were appreciated by all.
Since the unveiling, 100’s of people have visited Jack’s house at 1 Tors Road, Lynmouth, North Devon to see the Blue Plaque and Info Sign which is great news for Clifford & Josie.
(David Reynolds/FBF/March 2011)


Adrian Tyson proudly displays Jack's Plaque



Jim Binding sings with Heart of Oak folk group



Jack's Plaque on "The Captain's House" wall



Jack's Plaque on "The Captain's House" wall



LOUISA'S OVERLAND LAUNCH INFO SIGN



Maralyn with David & Eileen Osmond, friends of Josie & Clifford Parker



JIM BINDING recounts the famous "LOUISA" tale



Maralyn by the "LOUISA" info sign



Invited guests enjoy Jim Binding & Hearts of Oak



The Captain's House B&B displaying the Blue Plaque