Events

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...

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 seeing the...

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...

A Tudor Christmas with the Lady Katherine & her Peasant.   An illustrated talk by Rosemary Griggs on Thursday, 7th December, 2023 at 7pm in The Devon Rural Archive. Appearing in full period costume as Katherine Raleigh, mother to Sir Walter Raleigh, speaker and...