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March 2019
Maritime Plymouth – Shaping the world we know (Plymouth Branch)
A talk by Paul Wright. Whilst Plymouth is known as a home of the Royal Navy, its maritime commercial activities tend to be overlooked. In this presentation Paul will provide a historical narrative about…
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The Plymouth Blitz (Plymouth Branch)
A talk, “The Plymouth Blitz”, given by Graham Naylor (formerly Plymouth City Library Historian). Plymouth suffered greatly during World War 2. Devonport dockyard and naval base made it a major target resulting in the…
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Tour of Lady Astor’s House (Plymouth Branch)
A guided tour of Plymouth Lord Mayor's Official Residence, 3 Elliot Terrace, The Hoe, Plymouth (also known as Lady Astor's House). Meet outside the house at 2pm. The tour lasts an hour to an…
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Visit to Devonport Naval Heritage Centre (Plymouth Branch)
A two-hour guided tour of Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. From Park Avenue, Devonport go to the far SW corner of Granby Way and follow the signs to the Heritage Centre. There is no charge,…
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Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (Plymouth Branch)
A talk: Plymouth Sound National Marine Park by Dr Simon Pittman. This is the UK's first National Marine Park.
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From Druids to Drones (Plymouth Branch)
A talk From Druids to Drones: a history of Dartmoor archaeology by Andrew Thompson. From prehistoric stone rows and roundhouses to 20th-century quarries and firing ranges, Dartmoor is one of Europe's richest archaeological landscapes.…
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Breton woodworkers in early Tudor Devon (Plymouth Branch)
A talk Breton woodworkers in early Tudor Devon by John Allan, FSA, DA President 2019-2020. In this talk John will show that Devon and Cornwall had a large immigrant population at the end of…
Find out more »The picture of Plymouth 1812 (Plymouth Branch)
A talk The picture of Plymouth 1812 by Edward Luscombe.
Find out more »January 2020
AGM 2020 (Plymouth Branch)
The Branch Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to bring digital images, exhibits, artefacts, mini talks etc. Offers to the Secretary in advance please.
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The Pinwill Sisters (Plymouth Branch)
A talk From 'lady woodcarvers' to professionals: the remarkable Pinwill sisters by Dr Helen Wilson.
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History on the Tamar (Plymouth Branch)
A talk A very useful river: a history of shipping, trade and shipbuilding on the Tamar by Clive Charlton.
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Cancelled: The Cattewater Wreck (Plymouth 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. A talk The Tudor Cattewater wreck: research and re-interpretation by Martin…
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