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July 2019
Industrial Archaeology of the lower Plym Valley (IA Section)
A walk guided by the author on the topic, Ernie Hoblyn, who will lead a trip up part of the Lee Moor Tramway and up the incline. We will look at an old ochre pit…
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A Walking Tour of Exeter’s Interesting Bridges (IA Section)
A walking tour of Exeter’s interesting bridges with Bill Harvey. Bill is a structural engineer with a passionate, lifelong interest in the history and construction of bridges. Exeter provides a rich variety of bridges…
Find out more »October 2019
A Guided Tour of the Axminster Carpet Factory (IA Section)
This guided tour of the Axminster Carpet Factory, Axminster will show us the manufacture of quality carpets on both Axminster and Wilton looms. The tour begins at 2.30 and should last about 1½ hours.…
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Shapland & Petter: craft furniture and more (IA Section)
Meet at the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon (N end of Long Bridge). Alison Mills, the Museum director, will talk about the history and production of Shapland and Petter (established 1850s). Best known…
Find out more »January 2020
The History of Exeter Airport (IA Section)
A talk "The History of Exeter Airport" by Geoff Myers (managing director of the airport 1991-2007). Lunch in a Thorverton pub after the meeting is planned. DA members £3.00, non-members £5.00. Directions: From the…
Find out more »February 2020
AGM 2020 (IA Section)
The Industrial Archaeology Section's AGM 2020. Meet for coffee at 10.00 am. At 10.30, Mike Barr, Independent Geologist and Geographic Information System (GIS) and Aerial Photography Consultant will talk on The Geology of Devon…
Find out more »March 2020
Visit to Two Rivers Paper Mill (IA Section)
A visit to Two Rivers Paper Mill, Roadwater, Watchet TA23 0QS. This is a historic mill that continues to make high quality paper for artists by traditional methods. https://www.tworiverspaper.com/ Option of lunch at a…
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Cancelled: Visit to The Robey Trust, Tavistock (IA Section)
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 visit to The Robey Trust, Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane,…
Find out more »May 2020
Cancelled: Copper Mine and Hunting Lodge (History & IA Sections)
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 guided tour of an old copper mine, followed by a…
Find out more »Cancelled: Visit to the Caradon mining area (IA Section)
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 two-day visit to the Caradon Mine and area, Liskeard PL14…
Find out more »June 2020
Cancelled: Visit to Plymouth Breakwater (IA Section)
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 visit to the breakwater in Plymouth Sound by boat. The…
Find out more »July 2020
Cancelled: Visit to Upper Plym Valley (IA Section)
This event has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. See our dedicated page for the latest information. A walk to explore the industrial remains in the upper Plym Valley in the Shaugh Bridge…
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