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A talk by the Rev Prebendary Norman Wallwork who is an authority on Baring Gould’s writings, particularly his hymns, though the principal emphasis here will be on his novels.

Simon Drew, an Exeter University graduate living and working in Dartmouth, is known nationwide for his unique and instantly recognisable prints, greeting cards, tea towels, mugs, T-shirts, calendars and books, combining skilful draughtsmanship with…

Dr Ian Mortimer, who lives on Dartmoor, is a distinguished mediaeval historian and widely-acclaimed author of biographies, novels and poetry. He is perhaps best-known for his very successful Time Traveller’s Guides to history, which…

In 2011, as part of a plan to enhance the landscape setting of Exeter Cathedral, paving stones carved with inscriptions were set in the entrances to the Cathedral Green. In their talk, Sally Hollings…

An illustrated talk by Robin Wootton. Charles Kingsley, the DA's tenth President, was a polymathic, independent-­minded cleric, a polemicist, a pioneering socialist, and an indefatigable writer. Robin Wootton will explore his life, and discuss…

An illustrated talk by Peter F. Mason, a local historian with a passion for art, who writes for the Dartmoor Magazine and is Chairman of the Lustleigh Society. He researched and co-­curated the exhibition,…