Worth’s Dartmoor – introductory material
This is part of Worth’s Dartmoor, first published by The Devonshire Association in 1953. On to: The Physical Geography of Dartmoor
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Worth’s Dartmoor – The Physical Geography of Dartmoor
This is part of Worth’s Dartmoor, first published by The Devonshire Association in 1953. Back to: Introductory material On to: The Granite of Dartmoor (not yet available)
The Death of Charles Stothard at Bere Ferrers
This article by DA member Clive Charlton was originally published in Tamar, The Journal of the Friends of the Tamar Valley, of which he is editor.
Powne’s House in Crediton
Powne’s House in Crediton – “A very complete mid C18 town house” By Clive Betts The title of this account of our house includes a quote from the Historic England listing1 that contains the...
Buildings Section Newsletter – Winter 2020
This newsletter, edited by Section Chair, Dr Helen Wilson, has contributions about some of the lesser-known parts of Exeter Cathedral; a shortened tour in words and images of a historic town house in Crediton;...
Early Owners of Torbryan Manor (1936)
This 1936 paper by J. J. Alexander is in pdf format and can be read using the viewer below. Alternatively the pdf file can be downloaded via this link.
Early Owners of Bradley Manor (1936)
This 1936 paper by J. J. Alexander is in pdf format and can be read using the viewer below. Alternatively the pdf file can be downloaded via this link.
Widening the Horizons: the future for National Parks (2009)
This Presidential Address was given by Rachel Thomas CBE, DL at the DA’s annual conference in Dulverton in June 2009. Rachel Thomas has also recorded a presentation on a related topic for our 2020...
Insects – when will people realise they are fascinating?
Back in March 2019, Will Hawkes, a PhD student at Exeter University’s Penryn campus, gave a superb talk to the Entomology Section on insect migration. It was astonishing stuff. Trillions of insects constantly detectable...
Pengelly, The DA and Scholarship (2012)
Full title “William Pengelly, The Devonshire Association, and 150 Years of Scholarship.” by Dr Robin Wootton. You can download a copy by clicking on the downward-pointing icon in the middle of the toolbar below....