Welcome to the website of the Galmpton and Churston Ferrers Local History Group
We organise regular illustrated history talks at the Galmpton Village Institute. Why not check our events page to see when the next one is and come along. You can also subscribe to our email newsletter which tells you about upcoming events.
The group was formed in 1996 by a group of enthusiasts eager to record and preserve features and information about our parish. Since then, our email subscriber list has grown to over 160.
An aerial view illustrating the entire coastal boundary of Churston Ferrers parish from Broadsands Beach to Churston Cove. The contrast is clear between the the natural features of coastline beach, Elbury Common & Cove, woodland fringe, and the spread of 20th century development.
Upcoming Events (listed below, and also as a downloadable file)
An Illustrated Talk by John Risdon
John Risdon, our very own historian and chairman will be as entertaining as ever with this fascinating talk about the history of Broadsands.
400 million years in the making and yet only around 6,000 years ago our ‘broad sands’ began to develop.
With human influence hardly perceptible, the 20th Century would see the human tide begin to rise.”
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If you are not yet a subcriber, why not sign up here for free here https://www.galmptonandchurstonhistory.org.uk/subscribe/
An Illustrated Talk by Angela Dodd-Crompton
Angela has meticulously researched the story of the garden’s creator, Arthur Smith Graham who bought the house in 1899 in order to live a life of seclusion, as a retreat from the social pressures of the time, creating the unique garden we see today, with the aid of well known architects and designers
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There will be a short meeting for the AGM followed by an illistrated talk by Peter Shaw on ‘Dartmouth Community Orchard’ A Haven for Wildlife and People
More information to follow…
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What We Do
The group investigates and records details of our local past, preserves such as the Galmpton Lime Kiln and the Broadsands Neolithic Chambered Tomb, and provides information about the history and wildlife in the Galmpton Creek area.
A comprehensive ‘Guide to Galmpton’ map containing information of local historic interest is available via this link or at the Manor Inn and Galleon Stores.
A programme of talks and guided walks/visits is organised annually and listed on this website.
If you would like to keep up to date with our upcoming talks at the Galmpton Village Institute hall and other activities why not subscribe to our email newsletter here.
Talks at the Village Institute are usually just £3 to attend, payable on the door.
We are a friendly group and are always pleased to meet new potential members, so why not come along to our next talk?