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Month: December 2019

Illustrated talk: The Dolphin Boatyard – past, present & future

29 December 201910 November 2021 Thea Jones

For centuries the Galmpton community has been associated with the Dart estuary, the sea, and boats. The Dolphin Boatyard, situated at the head of Galmpton Creek, has played a major part in this wonderful story of boats and the men… Read moreIllustrated talk: The Dolphin Boatyard – past, present & future

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Report on 15th November “Robert Graves of Vale House” talk by Dianne Richards

11 December 201910 November 2021 Thea Jones

Author: Dennis Sheen Dianne and husband Martin are long term Galmpton residents.  Following the observation of the Blue Plaque attached to Vale House (formerly Vale Farm) opposite Galmpton Institute, and discovery of the Robert Graves Museum at Gaia Mallorca, they… Read moreReport on 15th November “Robert Graves of Vale House” talk by Dianne Richards

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Report on 18th October Cathedral Fire talk

11 December 201910 November 2021 Thea Jones

Todd Gray is Exeter’s most prominent historian, and the “go to” person when there are events of a historical nature in the region. Over 50 members attended the talk. On October 28th 2016, a huge fire broke out which resulted… Read moreReport on 18th October Cathedral Fire talk

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Upcoming Events

Torbay Archive Service sessions at Galmpton Village Institute

Date: 30 September 2022
Entrance Fee: £2

Illustrated talk: ‘Agatha Christie and her poisons’ by Janet Sellick

Date: 7 October 2022
Entrance Fee: £2

Illustrated talk: ‘Shaldon and Labrador Bay’ by Colin Vosper

Date: 18 November 2022
Entrance Fee: £2
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