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February 2018
Landscape Gardens and F. W. Meyer (Exeter Branch)
A talk by Carolyn Keep. Whilst working as a landscape gardener with Robert Veitch & Son, F. W. Meyer (1852-1906) undertook numerous commissions, mainly in the West Country. He was also involved with several…
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Roman Exeter and the Seaton Down Coin Hoard (Exeter Branch)
Roman Exeter deals with highlighting discoveries such as the bathhouse, military works at the former St Loyes College and at Topsham, and tracing the development of the city from a military stronghold to an administrative…
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The Cathedral Yard Fire and its Aftermath (Exeter Branch)
A talk by Dr Todd Gray MBE. Exeter’s most devastating fire since World War II began at about 5.30 am on Friday 28th October 2016 above the Castle Fine Art Gallery in the Cathedral…
Find out more »May 2018
Visit to Ashley Court (Exeter Branch)
This year’s country house visit is to Ashley Court, a small Grade II listed Regency Villa near Tiverton. The house was originally built by local wool merchant, John Upcott, and was enlarged in 1805.…
Find out more »July 2018
Visit to Tiverton Castle (Exeter Branch)
A half-day excursion to Tiverton Castle using private cars. Tiverton Castle is part Grade I listed and part Scheduled Ancient Monument. The tour will begin in the gardens, thereafter proceeding to the Castle (including…
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Dawlish Seafront Walk (Exeter Branch)
During this one and a half hour stroll along Dawlish seafront, we will learn about the transformation of the town from a medieval agricultural community to a fashionable watering place and a modern seaside…
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Annual Lunch (Exeter Branch)
The lunch will be preceded by a presentation by DA President Dame Suzi Leather (subject to be agreed). Booking is required. Photo of Exeter Golf & Country Club by Tony Buller
Find out more »November 2018
AGM (Exeter Branch)
The Annual General Meeting of the Exeter Branch will be followed by a presentation by DA Registrar Dr Bridget Gillard.
Find out more »January 2019
New Year Party 2019 (Exeter Branch)
An excellent buffet supper by caterers Tea-on-the-Green will be preceded by a talk by Dr Philip Wickham of Exeter University on The story of moving images: an introduction to the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.…
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Stumbling through Wartime Childhood (Exeter Branch)
Devon author Philip Algar’s talk will be based on his book – Stumbling Through Wartime Childhood – which is part autobiography and part fiction. It deals with the story of a small boy growing…
Find out more »May 2019
Dawlish Warren Day (Exeter & S Devon Branches)
A joint Exeter Branch and South Devon Branch arrangement Dawlish Warren Day will be a celebration of the magnificent, multi-designated and intensively studied sand spit at the mouth of the Exe Estuary. The morning…
Find out more »June 2019
Exeter Day (external event)
Exeter Heritage Network presents a celebration of 2,000 years of the history of the city. Saturday 15th June 2019 at St Nicholas Priory, Exeter from 10 am to 4 pm. Our Exeter Branch will…
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