Located on the south Devon coast, the town of Teignmouth has a long and rich history. Today, Teignmouth Town Council’s offices are located in Bitton House, formerly known as Westcliff House. It was once the home of Sir Edward Pellew (1757–1833), an ex-naval officer who settled in Teignmouth. Alongside his long and distinguished naval career, he became MP for Barnstaple and in 1832 was appointed Vice-Admiral.The Council is fortunate to own paintings by the highly acclaimed marine artist Thomas Luny (1759–1837) which hang in the Mayor’s Parlour, and which you can view by appointment.