History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
As you may be aware we had to cancel our AGM, scheduled for 13th March in the Village Hall. As per our Looking ahead to our plans for the rest of 2020 post, we do have a full programme of… Read moreAn update on our outdoor events from May
Reluctantly, the History Group committee decided this year’s AGM should be cancelled on public health grounds, especially considering the numbers we pack into our relatively confined Village Institute. However, we are determined that our plans for the year ahead will… Read moreLooking ahead to our plans for the rest of 2020
A notice to all that the AGM and illustrated talk due to take place this Friday, 13th March has been postponed until further notice. More information to follow in due course. Thank you for your understanding.
This talk has come about having been privy to the diaries of a Victorian gentleman and Squire, Arthur Mudge, brother in law to Richard Mallock (1843-1900, pictured left), Squire of Cockington from 1873 to 1900. Following a family bereavement at… Read moreIllustrated talk: Cockington – A Victorian Vignette by John Risdon
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
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
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
On the 10th September 2019, the History Society paid a visit to the new Torbay Archives Service. The service enables users to view original documents and microfilms from the Devon Heritage Centre, at Torre Abbey. A member of staff will… Read moreOur visit to the Torbay Archives Service
A report on the guided tour of St Marychurch – Saturday 7th September 2019. Written by Tony Warner. A group of 13 members were met at the Cliff Railway Café by our guides Ian Cowley and John Lee from the… Read moreGuided Tour of St Marychurch
The planned visit to Devon Heritage Centre later this month, on 17th July has unfortunately been cancelled. However, the centre are trialling ‘Torbay Archive Service’. Documents can be ordered for viewing by selecting online from the South West Heritage Trust… Read more*New* Torbay Archive Service and visit