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...
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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....
Borough in Northam and its Inhabitants (1926)
Full title “Borough, or Burrough, in Northam and its Inhabitants.” by Rev. Prebendary J. F. Chanter. You can download a copy by clicking on the downward-pointing icon in the middle of the toolbar below.
Literary Torquay (1918)
Up to at least the First World War, Torquay was a great magnet for the literati. This paper from 1918 lists many who lived there or visited the resort. There are some who are...
The Anglo-Saxon Mint at Lydford (2002)
This paper by John Allan is in pdf format and can be read using the viewer below. Alternatively a higher resolution copy can be downloaded via this link. John Allan’s year as President of...