- Provident BM28One 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 Woman of Noble Wit” – Book ReviewA 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
- South Devon Railway TalkOn 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
- Lime Kiln Spruce UpDear 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 IIIThe 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
- South West Maritime History Society EventThe 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
- In memory of past committee member, David BarrIt 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
- Dartmoor Revisited – A Shared ExperienceI 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
- Manor Farm 20th CenturyManor Farm (top of Kiln Lane) – early 20th Century, pre-WW1 – farmhouse and part associated farmyard
- An Account of the History Group Dartmouth Walk – 7th May 2022Never 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
- Celebrating 25 years with our local scenes calendar for 2023To commemorate the first 25 years of our existence, we are delighted to launch the sale of a 2023 calendar consisting of local scenes over the years. At a cost of £5, the calendar will be on sale at our… Read moreCelebrating 25 years with our local scenes calendar for 2023
- Newsletter – January 2022Dear Members, I wanted to thank everyone who attended our first meeting of 2022, for helping to make it such asuccessful evening. Ian Howes’ talk ‘Lighting the Rock’ on the 14th January was both memorable and fascinating. In addition, the… Read moreNewsletter – January 2022
- Management changes following our renewalWritten confirmation of statement made at Friday 17th September meeting, held at the Galmpton Village Institute Dear Member, Your Committee has come to the conclusion that following our considerable dormant period and now, renewal, we need to simplify and make… Read moreManagement changes following our renewal
- Newsletter – September 2021Dear Members, Following our two successful strolls and cream teas during the summer, we are now preparing for our first open meeting and talk on Friday 17th September. This will be our first chance to meet socially as a group… Read moreNewsletter – September 2021
- Newsletter – July 2021Dear Members, A reminder for you: following our successful stroll around Galmpton on the 5th June followed by a cream tea at The Manor Inn, we move to Churston. Saturday 17th July – Churston Stroll: The Lord of the Manor’s… Read moreNewsletter – July 2021
- Newsletter – May 2021Dear Members, Your Committee have very recently held our first face-to-face meeting for over a year, a very enjoyable and constructive event for all concerned. It was a unanimous, heart-felt decision that our History Group should renew and continue but… Read moreNewsletter – May 2021
- Newsletter – March 2021Dear Members, Well, we are not going to have to wait 100 years before being woken from our Covid slumbers, but in some ways it seems that way! Seriously though, for those of you who might have been afflicted personally… Read moreNewsletter – March 2021
- History Group Christmas Card 2020Dear History Group Member, It doesn’t seem so long ago that I last got in touch and here we still are, in our state of semi-isolation. Well, patience is a virtue and I for one have a nervous anticipation for… Read moreHistory Group Christmas Card 2020
- An update on our outdoor events from MayAs you may be aware we had to cancel our AGM, scheduled for 13th March in the Village Hall. As per our Looking ahead to our plans for the rest of 2020 post, we do have a full programme of… Read moreAn update on our outdoor events from May
- Looking ahead to our plans for the rest of 2020Reluctantly, the History Group committee decided this year’s AGM should be cancelled on public health grounds, especially considering the numbers we pack into our relatively confined Village Institute. However, we are determined that our plans for the year ahead will… Read moreLooking ahead to our plans for the rest of 2020
- AGM and illustrated talk on 13th March POSTPONEDA notice to all that the AGM and illustrated talk due to take place this Friday, 13th March has been postponed until further notice. More information to follow in due course. Thank you for your understanding.
- Illustrated talk: Cockington – A Victorian Vignette by John RisdonThis talk has come about having been privy to the diaries of a Victorian gentleman and Squire, Arthur Mudge, brother in law to Richard Mallock (1843-1900, pictured left), Squire of Cockington from 1873 to 1900. Following a family bereavement at… Read moreIllustrated talk: Cockington – A Victorian Vignette by John Risdon
- Illustrated talk: The Dolphin Boatyard – past, present & futureFor centuries the Galmpton community has been associated with the Dart estuary, the sea, and boats. The Dolphin Boatyard, situated at the head of Galmpton Creek, has played a major part in this wonderful story of boats and the men… Read moreIllustrated talk: The Dolphin Boatyard – past, present & future
- Report on 15th November “Robert Graves of Vale House” talk by Dianne RichardsAuthor: Dennis Sheen Dianne and husband Martin are long term Galmpton residents. Following the observation of the Blue Plaque attached to Vale House (formerly Vale Farm) opposite Galmpton Institute, and discovery of the Robert Graves Museum at Gaia Mallorca, they… Read moreReport on 15th November “Robert Graves of Vale House” talk by Dianne Richards
- Report on 18th October Cathedral Fire talkTodd Gray is Exeter’s most prominent historian, and the “go to” person when there are events of a historical nature in the region. Over 50 members attended the talk. On October 28th 2016, a huge fire broke out which resulted… Read moreReport on 18th October Cathedral Fire talk
- Our visit to the Torbay Archives ServiceOn the 10th September 2019, the History Society paid a visit to the new Torbay Archives Service. The service enables users to view original documents and microfilms from the Devon Heritage Centre, at Torre Abbey. A member of staff will… Read moreOur visit to the Torbay Archives Service
- Guided Tour of St MarychurchA report on the guided tour of St Marychurch – Saturday 7th September 2019. Written by Tony Warner. A group of 13 members were met at the Cliff Railway Café by our guides Ian Cowley and John Lee from the… Read moreGuided Tour of St Marychurch
- *New* Torbay Archive Service and visitThe planned visit to Devon Heritage Centre later this month, on 17th July has unfortunately been cancelled. However, the centre are trialling ‘Torbay Archive Service’. Documents can be ordered for viewing by selecting online from the South West Heritage Trust… Read more*New* Torbay Archive Service and visit
- Illustrated talk: Our Home Front 1939-46 – 31st MayAs we come to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D Day (6th June 1942), it is an appropriate time to highlight the part that our little part of England played – not just during 1944 – but throughout the Second… Read moreIllustrated talk: Our Home Front 1939-46 – 31st May
- Report on 15th March Castle Drogo talkWhatever your thoughts about Castle Drogo, this informative and lively talk by Paula Clarke was enjoyed by a hall full of members. Those in attendance also had the benefit of witnessing our Annual General Meeting, chaired by John Risdon. Paula… Read moreReport on 15th March Castle Drogo talk