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Local Legacy: STC's Impact on Paignton Remembered
2/1/2025
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Story summary
- Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd (STC) began operations in 1954 on Brixham Road, Paignton.
- Employment peaked at over 5,000 by 1961, making STC a key local employer.
- After being acquired by Northern Telecom in 1991, STC closed in 2006 and was demolished in 2011.
- Residents fondly recall STC's significant role in shaping the community.
