Dartmoor Stroll Report
John Risdon had a morning with friends on a journey through time on Dartmoor on 24th June 2026. See his report on the day below.
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Galmpton Kiln – Annual Tidy-up 2025
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
Dart Estuary Evening Cruise – A Resume
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
Ageless Dartmoor – 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
John Scotney
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
South Devon Railway Talk
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
Lime Kiln Spruce Up
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
South West Maritime History Society Event
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
Dartmoor Revisited – A Shared Experience
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 20th Century
Manor Farm (top of Kiln Lane) – early 20th Century, pre-WW1 – farmhouse and part associated farmyard