Sir Walter Raleigh – the Queen’s favourite Devonian

Sir Walter Raleigh Portrait Drawing by Jacques Reich
Date: 30 January 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Galmpton Village Institute
Entrance Fee: £3

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.

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