" This hotel is now nearing completion, and Mr. Southwood is to be congratulated on his work, which is quite an ornament to the village.  The hotel is  built in the centre of the valley close to the river Heddon, at the foot of Lease Lane or Barnstaple Road.  The first entrance is to the public bar on the right, on the left being a large coffee room in which there is an attendance window from the bar.  Over the coffee and commercial rooms are large sitting rooms with bay windows commanding a splendid view up the valley.  The well known  fox coverts, Tenerdy and Highly are in full sight so it will be possible for an invalided lover of sport to sit here and see the huntsmen and hounds at work.  Mr. Blackmore hopes to enter into possession next week.

A Concert at Parracombe (December 1892)

" A concert was given in the Town Hall on Thursday, organised by Mr. H.R. Blackmore, for the benefit of Lynton Cottage Hospital funds.  In spite of heavy rain the room was comfortably filled, several vehicles coming from Lynton and Barnstaple".  The evening comprised of a variety of musical entertainment and a 'comic element' followed by dancing until one am.  Highlights included Miss Richardson singing 'Swanee River' and Miss Blackmore (in character) singing 'Buy a Broome' . The grand sum of �5 7s 0d was raised.

Presentation

"An interesting event took place at the Town Hall on Monday  evening last.  A short time ago  Mr. H. R. Blackmore of the Fox and Goose, opened a subscription for the purpose of presenting Mr. John Rattenbury with a token of respect on the occasion of his marriage.  The sum of �7 15s being subscribed, a handsome dinner and tea service together with the balance were presented to Mr. Rattenbury by Mr. Blackmore in the presence of a number of friends who all wished him every success and happiness."

Parracombe (no date)

It must be extremely gratifying to Mr. H.R. Blackmore to learn that his efforts on behalf of Lynton Cottage Hospital, by means of a collecting box have been so far successful as to place him in the position of 4th out of 34 box-holders.  The total for the 34 was �16 10s 6d of which the Fox and Goose box contributed �1 5s 10d

Mr. H. R. Blackmore, of the Fox and Goose Hotel, held his first pigeon shooting match on Thursday.  The prizes were �5, �3, and �2, eight birds up, 25 yards rise, 60 yards boundary. The first prize was secured by James Crocombe who killed all his birds.  Mr. Medway presided over dinner, which was subsequently held in the Town Hall.  The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been duly honoured, the Health of the Victor was proposed and drunk.

The Accident at Parracombe

"Several weeks ago Mr. H. R. Blackmore, landlord and proprietor of the well known Fox and Goose Inn at Parracombe, on the road to Lynton met with a serious accident.  As an act of kindness to a neighbour who had an unmanageable horse he lent him his own to make one of a pair.  His own horse however did not take kindly to its new position and kicking out struck Mr. Blackmore a sever blow on the leg knocking him down.  He was rendered helpless and had to be carried into his house and put to bed.  He laid for some time under medical care but it was eventually advised  that his leg must be amputated.  This operation was successfully performed on Thursday.  Great sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Blackmore." 

Parracombe (1922)

We regret to record the death of Mr. Henry Robert Blackmore who passed away on Sunday at  the age of 75.  He was the youngest son of the late John Blackmore of Court Place,  who belonged to a yeoman family associated with the Parish for generations.  Early in life he went to London where he had a successful commercial career.  About thirty years ago he returned to Parracombe, purchasing the old Fox and Goose Hotel from the late Mr. Court.  He rebuilt the Hotel which he carried on for  several years.  Soon after he returned to Parracombe he was kicked by a horse, his leg being smashed, but with an artificial limb got about wonderfully well. On selling the hotel some years ago he took up his residence  at Laurel  House devoting his leisure mainly to horticulture of which he was very fond.  Complications following a chill were the cause of death.