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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…
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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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Clayhidon Murder Trail (Exeter Branch)
David Pugsley’s guided walk is designed as a re-enactment of the infamous murder of William Blackmore in Clayhidon in 1853, and the subsequent trial, conviction and execution of the perpetrator, George Sparks. Participants will…
Find out more »September 2019
Annual Lunch 2019 (Exeter & E Devon Branches)
This year Exeter and East Devon Branches have jointly organised an annual lunch. After Exeter Branch's brief AGM, DA President John Allan will give a talk to all present. The lunch will follow. Price…
Find out more »October 2019
Visit to the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum (Exeter Branch)
Our final event in the 2019 programme is a free guided tour of the University of Exeter’s Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, which is both an accredited museum and an academic research facility. Of the…
Find out more »January 2020
New Year Gathering (Exeter Branch)
An excellent buffet supper by caterers Tea-on-the-Green will be preceded by a demonstration of the art of hand bell ringing. Proceedings will be brought to a close by our traditional raffle. Booking is required.…
Find out more »March 2020
Cancelled: The Three Hares and AGM (Exeter Branch)
Please note that this event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure against the anticipated spread of the coronavirus. See latest updates on our dedicated page. Dr Sue Andrew has long been captivated by…
Find out more »April 2020
Cancelled: The medieval Exe Bridge (Exeter Branch)
All DA events up to 30 June have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. DA President John Allan will give a talk on the first…
Find out more »May 2020
Cancelled: Lady Chapel and Bishop’s Palace Gardens (Exeter Branch)
All DA events up to 30 June have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. This one and a half hour guided tour will begin with…
Find out more »August 2020
Cancelled: Visit to Forde Abbey and Gardens (Exeter Branch)
This event has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. Forde Abbey Photo: Margaret Wilby This year’s country house excursion will be to Forde Abbey, near…
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