History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
At the end of July into August, a very willing trio of Galmpton & Churston History Group supporters carried out the annual tidy-up of Galmpton’s limekiln, situated on Kiln Road, leading down to the Creek. It is worth pointing out… Read moreGalmpton Kiln – Annual Tidy-up 2025
On the evening of Saturday 12th July 2025, in perfect weather conditions, 60 members of the History Group took to the waters of the Dart Estuary from Greenway Quay on the Christie Belle. Skippered by Tom, sedate progress was made… Read moreDart Estuary Evening Cruise – A Resume
On Monday 12th May, thirteen History Group members came together for a day’s journey of memories over Dartmoor. Meeting at Buckfast Abbey we took the illusive lanes up over Henbury’s tree-covered flanks towards New Bridge, on the Dart, and thence… Read moreAgeless Dartmoor – A Resume
Members and friends of Galmpton and Churston District Local History Group it is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the recent death of one of our Committee, John Scotney. He only recently attended our AGM on… Read moreJohn Scotney
On Friday 13 October 2023, we had the pleasure of a fascinating illustrated talk by Alan Taylor, Trustee and former chairman of the South Devon Railway Trust. Alan has a long history of involvement with the SDR and presents a… Read moreSouth Devon Railway Talk
Dear History Group Members. Very recently, a working party consisting of Committee and other members worked diligently on sprucing up our Lime Kiln situated in Kiln Road. Our sincere thanks to all concerned in restoring our village status symbol to… Read moreLime Kiln Spruce Up
The South West Maritime History Society are holding a full day of Teignmouth’s maritime history on: Saturday 25th March 2023, 9:30am – 3:30pm, at the Teign Heritage Centre. There will be four keynote presentations, by expert local speakers, on different aspects of… Read moreSouth West Maritime History Society Event
I had the pleasure of leading a group of members and friends of Galmpton & Churston Ferrers History Group and Kingswear Historians on a personal day of renewing my love affair with Dartmoor, developed over my life, and now sharing… Read moreDartmoor Revisited – A Shared Experience
Manor Farm (top of Kiln Lane) – early 20th Century, pre-WW1 – farmhouse and part associated farmyard
Never predict the unpredictable! I must admit, having heard only recently, that the Dart Music Festival was taking place over the weekend, I was decidedly apprehensive as it being suitable for a History Group walk. There was no need to… Read moreAn Account of the History Group Dartmouth Walk – 7th May 2022