Christmas Special with Steve & John
Steve Banks and John Risdon will be providing a "Christmas Special" with songs from Steve and dialogue from John.
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The Renewal of Churston’s Cross 2,000 AD
An illustrated talk by our very own historian John Risdon.
The History of Greenway
Sandy and Ian Howard give a wide ranging talk on the history of Greenway.
Bill Horner – County Archaeologist
Bill became the County Archaeologist and Historic Environment Manager in 2006 and helps to facilitate archaeological survey and research across the county.
A Tudor Christmas with the Lady Katherine
A talk by Rosemary Griggs. (Please note this talk date may change)
The History of Hunts Cider
Richard Hunt, the grandson of the originator of Hunts Cider giving the history of the business.
Sir Walter Raleigh – the Queen’s favourite Devonian
An illustrated talk by Phil Badcott Follow the ups and downs of the life of Devon’s soldier, statesman, scholar and sea-explorer from his birth in 1552 in East Devon to his death in 1618. Be surprised at the incredible achievements of our Devonshire genius. Subscribers of our newsletter get automatic emails when this event is […]
Guided Tour of Buckfastleigh Caves
The History Society has arranged a repeat visit to the Pengelly Caves at Buckfastleigh on Tuesday 19th August 2025 starting at 11.00 am. The tour will be led by Sheila Phillips as before plus many will remember the subject talk that she gave at the Institute in October 2024. The two above events have led […]
Open Gardens Day History Group Exhibit – Sunday 8th June 2025
There will be a chance to see us and our local history exhibit at the Galmpton Village Institute on Sunday 8th June, 11am - 4pm, as part of the Open Gardens Day in Galmpton Having been presented with probably the only surviving original copy of our 1839 Parish Tithe Map, due to its size and […]
Ageless Dartmoor
A day long nostalgic Dartmoor exploration by car of places and views off the main highways. See the hidden gems! Led by John Risdon This trip is ideal for those who no longer have the ability to walk the open moors freely!The group size is restricted to a total of four vehicles and there is […]