Past Events › Axe Valley Branch events

An illustrated talk by Ron Howell of the South West Marine Archaeological Group, “To Sail No More” – the story of a West Country Ketch. Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for…

An illustrated talk by Kate Ponting: “Clinton Devon Estates: Past, Present and Future” Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for non-members.

An illustrated talk by Paul Thrush "Seaton Jurassic Centre…200 million years in the making". Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for non-members.

An illustrated talk by Colin Pady: “Salt production in the Axe Estuary”. Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for non-members.

An illustrated talk by Peter Youngman (East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty); “Legacy to Landscape – Linking King John's Oak to the future”. Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for non-members.

The talk, by John Smith*, is delivered as a "Living History" presentation using nearly two sets of Roman Soldier's equipment, largely copied from artefacts found in Southern England. The talk explains why the Roman Army…

Patrick Dillon* takes a look at some of the wild animals that share our living spaces. Historically, some animals, owls for example, were welcome and adaptations made to enable them to co-inhabit our living…

An illustrated talk by Colin Pady* on the incredible development of farming in East Devon in the twentieth century. Entrance donation £1.00 for DA members and £3.00 for non-members. * Colin needs no introduction…

An illustrated talk by Martin Horrell* which will mention such things as Ogham Script, Apotropaic Symbols and Sheila-na-gigs as well as Hunkey Punks, all of which can be seen in churches in Devon or…