What began as a Saxon farming settlement evolved into a powerhouse of boatbuilding, where the famous Brixham Trawlers were built and D-Day landing boats were prepared for action. From the quarries and limestone kilns on the creek to the arrival of the Victorian steam railway and the literary legacy of Agatha Christie at Greenway, Galmpton has remained a busy working village for over a thousand years.
Local historian John Risdon has written several books on the history of the area and the Galmpton & Churston District Local History Group https://www.galmptonandchurstonhistory.org.uk/. meets regularly with informative talks.