2020 - Programme of events
INDOOR EVENTS
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TUES JAN 21 |
"The Real Poldark Inheritance" (the reality behind the myths) - a talk by Terry Faull |
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TUES FEB 18
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"A Rural Legacy Lost: the Decline of Salmon Fishing on the River Dart" (its effects on a local community) - a talk by Nick Baker |
| TUES MAR 17 |
"The Black Death on Dartmoor" - a talk by Dr. David Stone (+AGM & raffle)
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| TUES APR 21 |
"Haytor Granite" (history of the industry and the people who ran it) - a talk by Stuart Drabble
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| TUES MAY 19 | "The History and Art of the Catacombs of Rome" (origins, traditions and unusual habits) - a talk by Dr. Geri Parlby |
OUTDOOR EVENTS
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TUES JUNE 16 |
An historical walk on the Plymouth Barbican with Chris Robinson Meet Mayflower Steps 6.45pm for 7pm start
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| TUES JULY 21 |
Calstock History Walk with Steve Docksey A 2 hour riverside stroll. Meet main car park 6.45pm for 7pm start. |
| TUES AUG 18 |
A walk at Brentor Church with DNPA archaeologist Dr. Lee Bray Meet Church car park 6.30pm
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INDOOR EVENTS
| TUES SEP 15 | "Okehampton: Historic Gateway to Northern Dartmoor" (social history and development from the Roman period) - a talk by Andrew Thompson |
| TUES OCT 20 | "Plymouth's Bloody History" (grim and gruesome, pre-history to WW2) - a talk by Laura Quigley |
| TUES NOV 17 |
"Conquering the Dumnonii: new light on the Roman Army deployment in South West Britain - a talk by Dr. Chris Smart (plus Christmas Raffle ) |
All our indoor events are held at Meavy Parish Hall at 7.30 pm.
We welcome suggestions on topics for future events - please contact us & let us know your views.