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
One of the last Brixham fishing smacks to be built at Galmpton returned to the Dart to celebrate her 100th birthday over the weekend of 25th/26th May 2024, participating in sailing events within Torbay. Whilst moored at Dartmouth on Monday… Read moreProvident BM28
A book by Rosemary Griggs Much of this book of superbly researched historical fiction is set within our Parish of Churston Ferrers. It gives me great pleasure to draw it to your attention, especially as it is written by a… Read more“A Woman of Noble Wit” – Book Review
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 Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023. Below our Chariman, John Risdon shares how Churston Ferrers has been represented in the crowning of our Kings and Queens of the realm. Since… Read moreThe Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
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