The Georgian Improvers of Dartmoor by Simon Dell. 7pm
In this lecture, well-known local author and Dartmoor Guide Simon Dell will tell us about ambitious attempts 200 years ago to turn the moorlands of Dartmoor into productive agricultural land. The so-called ‘improvers’ had limited success, but their efforts made an impact on the landscape that can still be seen today. His talk will cover the changes to life and industry on Dartmoor from the 18th Century onwards and the improvements in mechanisation and agriculture during that time.
Simon Dell has been guiding on Dartmoor for over 25 years and has written more than 20 books on different aspects of the moor.
A Season Ticket to attend all 11 lectures in our 2025 programme is also available from this website.
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The Shilstone Café will be open between 6pm and 7pm for drinks and cake.
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Where we are
Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone, Modbury, Devon, PL21 0TW
Call us: 01548 830832
Email us: archive@shilstonedevon.co.uk
