The Shorto Family of Exeter

By Antony David Davies

The Shorto Family of Exeter
By Antony David Davies

A hidden chapter of Devon's history brought vividly to life.

From their arrival in Exeter in 1809 to their final years in the late twentieth century, the Shorto family helped shape the civic, educational, and cultural fabric of the city. Drawing on extensive archival research, historian Antony David Davies traces more than a century of ambition, service, and social change.

Meet generations of Shortos-teachers, civic leaders, and public servants-who left an enduring mark on Exeter and the surrounding county. At the family's peak in the late Victorian era, George Roberts Shorto rose to prominence as Town Clerk of Exeter, guiding the city through an age of rapid growth and modernization. Later branches pursued education and public service across Devon, with the final descendant retiring quietly in 1997.

This richly detailed chronicle illuminates:

The family's migration from their early 19th-century roots

Their far-reaching contributions to education and civic reform

Everyday life in Exeter across the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods

Perfect for readers of regional history, genealogy, and Victorian social history, The Shorto Family of Exeter uncovers the forgotten story of an influential family whose legacy still echoes in the city today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507623410
• ISBN13: 9781507623411
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"