History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
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
It is with great sadness that I have to inform our membership of the recent death of one of our late members, David Barr. David with his wife Ann, lived at Manor Court, Galmpton. On the death of Ann some… Read moreIn memory of past committee member, David Barr
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
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