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January 2024
Churchill’s Secret Army in East Devon (E Devon Branch)
A talk by Andrew Chatterton. Mention the army in Britain in 1940 and people instantly think of Dad’s Army. The truth is very different. Highly secret civilian groups were set up to cause as…
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Lundy Island (E Devon Branch)
Simon Dell has been a guide on Lundy Island for over 20 years. He visits regularly with school groups and other organisations as well as delivering public guided walks. In this fully illustrated talk,…
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The History of PECO and Pecorama (E Devon Branch)
A talk by Derek Boswell. PECO was founded in 1946 by Sidney and Claudine Pritchard. Sidney was a model train enthusiast who designed a coupling that he sold to Hornby. PECO started in Branscombe…
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Visit to Pecorama (E Devon Branch)
A visit to Pecorama to be followed by a cream tea. Led by James Baldwin. Details to follow.
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Visit to the Colyton Wheelwright (E Devon Branch)
A visit to the Colyton Wheelwright. Led by Brian Denham. Details to follow.
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A science talk (E Devon Branch)
A talk to be given in conjunction with the Sidmouth Science Festival. Details to follow.
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R. W. Sampson’s Buildings (E Devon Branch)
A talk “R. W. Sampson’s Buildings” to be given by Nigel Hyman. Details to follow.
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Sidmouth’s World of Trees (E Devon Branch)
A talk “Sidmouth’s World of Trees” to be given by Ed Dolphin. Details to follow.
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