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October 2026
The Edgcumbes: a fascinating South West family (Plymouth Branch)
Full title – The Edgcumbes: the rise and rise of a fascinating South West family and their gentle descent A talk by Clive Charlton, geographer, local and maritime historian. Note temporary venue: Green Taverners'…
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The Mudges of Plymouth in the 18th and 19th centuries (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Mark Cardale, a descendant of this well-known Devon family.
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Granite grave markers in West Devon (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Dr Helen Wilson, author, biographer and architectural historian.
Find out more »January 2027
AGM 2027 and members’ presentations (Plymouth Branch)
The Branch Annual General Meeting and members' presentations. Members are invited to bring digital images, exhibits, mini-talks, etc (offers to the Secretary in advance please)
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The Building of Burrator Reservoir (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Paul Rendell, Dartmoor and West Country guide, author and local historian, regarding the construction and history of the Burrator Reservoir.
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Discovering the Importance of our South Devon Estuaries (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Nigel Mortimer, South Devon National Landscapes (AONB) Officer, regarding the significance and ecological importance of the estuaries in South Devon.
Find out more »April 2027
Sabotage – the Art and Life of Beryl Cook, OBE (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Jenny Pery, Devon based artist and art historian who combines her art work with writing on art and artists, focusing on the life and art of Beryl Cook, OBE (1926-2008).
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