A Celebration of W.G. Hoskins’ DEVON (History Section)

An afternoon of talks and readings

2024 is the 70th anniversary of the publication of W.G. Hoskins’ landmark book, Devon.  Born in Exeter, Professor Hoskins (The Devonshire Association’s President in 1978) had a deep love for and profound knowledge of our county. In writing his Devon he visited every one of our county’s parishes and his book is still essential reading today for anyone interested in discovering the history of our county.

To mark this anniversary and Professor Hoskins’ pioneering research into Devon’s history, The Devonshire Association is hosting an afternoon of short talks by a panel of leading Devon archaeologists and historians. They will be sharing their appreciation of W.G. Hoskins’ work by reading their favourite passages from his Devon.

W. G. Hoskins.
Photo © Peter Jones

Programme

14:00 Welcome – Simon Timms, DA President for 2024/5
14:10 Introduction to W.G. Hoskins and his Devon – Peter Beacham, DA Past President
14:35 Readings from Devon
15:10 Tea break
15:35 Readings from Devon
16:25 Contributions from the audience
16:40 Closing remarks

Readers

• John Allan, DA Past President
• Susan Andrew, Chair of DA History Section
• Bridget Gillard, DA Executive Secretary
• Todd Gray, DA Past President
• Stephen Rippon, Professor of Landscape Archaeology, Exeter University

Tickets are £5 to include tea/coffee and biscuits in the interval.

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