The Anglo-Saxon Mints of Devon. An illustrated talk by John Allan on Thursday, 2nd February, 2023 at 7pm in The Devon Rural Archive. The right to issue coins was a royal prerogative, and the operation of the currency an aspect of royal administration. Coinage was...
BOOK NOW On Tuesday 14th March 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 seeing...
BOOK NOW On Tuesday 4th April 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 seeing...
Wild Days & Medieval Knights: a History of Haccombe. An illustrated talk by Andrew Cooper on Thursday, 6th April, 2023 at 7pm in The Devon Rural Archive. Haccombe has witnessed some of Britain’s most dramatic history making for an epic tale from prehistory to the...
Picture Scanning Day at the DRA. Thursday 20th April 2023, 11am – 3pm We would love to add your images of rural Devon, whether historic or modern, to our collection and preserve the scenes for future generations to study and enjoy. On Thursday 20th April the...
