Torquay: A Social History. An illustrated talk by Dr. Kevin Dixon on Thursday, 2nd November, 2023 at 7pm in The Devon Rural Archive. Torquay was a popular destination for the rich and privileged of Europe during the Victorian period and it quickly became the centre...
BOOK NOW On Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 2:30pm, our resident archaeologist, Abigail Gray, will lead a guided tour of Shilstone House and gardens. Guests will explore the history of the site through its surviving archaeology and rare architectural features before...
The Folklore of Devon. An illustrated talk by Mark Norman on Thursday, 5th October, 2023 at 7pm in The Devon Rural Archive. The traditional beliefs, customs and stories of a community are frequently, and sometimes subconsciously, passed from generation to generation...
BOOK NOW On Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 2:30pm, our resident archaeologist, Abigail Gray, will lead a guided tour of Shilstone House and gardens. Guests will explore the history of the site through its surviving archaeology and rare architectural features before...
BOOK NOW An opportunity to explore the historic landscape at Shilstone with our resident archaeologist, Abigail Gray, on Monday 11th September 2023 at 2:30pm. Shilstone House occupies a truly exceptional site, at the head of a steep sided valley containing evidence...
