History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
A write-up of Colin’s illustrated talk entitled ‘Marvellous Devon Marble’, which took place on Monday 26th November 2018. Colin is well known in the area for his range of well researched and presented talks, always with a level of personal… Read moreColin Vosper’s ‘Marvellous Devon Marble’ talk
The Penn Recca Slate Mine was the only slate mine in Devon and was worked from the 1300’s. The unusual green slate was much valued and some notable buildings were roofed with it. During the 19th C employment at the mine created… Read moreForthcoming talk on The Penn Recca Slate Mine and Hems Canal – January 2019
Colin Vosper will talk about “Marvellous Devon Marble” at the Galmpton Village Institute on Friday 23rd November. Colin is a trustee of Torquay Museum and member of Babbacombe and St Marychurch Local History Group. He is well known in the… Read moreUpcoming talk on Devon Marble – 23rd November
A talk entitled ‘1851 Holiday in Torquay’, presented by Phil Badcott on Friday 26th October 2018 This was the first talk in the Village Institute since the new projector and screen set-up had been installed. This really benefited Phil’s Powerpoint… Read moreTorquay in 1851 talk – October 2018
A short report on the guided tour of Babbacombe which took place on Saturday 8th September 2018 A group of 12 members were met at the Cliff Railway Café by our guides Patricia Young and John Lee from the Babbacombe… Read moreGuided tour of Babbacombe – September 2018
Please see below for details of some forthcoming events taking place in September. Saturday 8th September – Guided Tour of Babbacombe Learn something of this fascinating, independent, proud and historic community overlooking Babbacombe Bay. Meet at Cliff Railway at 10… Read moreForthcoming Events
Last month we updated our interpretation board on the making of lime at the lime kiln on Kiln Road, Galmpton (on the way to Galmpton Creek). You can preview a copy of the board below. All those passing by are… Read moreThe Making of Lime
Our annual history of Galmpton exhibition at the Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair took place on Sunday 1st July this year. Please find below a selection of photographs from the day.