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Ancient panel origins traced to Exeter house

Nov 13, 2023

The origins of a set of Elizabethan wood panelling have been revealed more than 160 years after the demolition of its first home.

 

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DHS Book Awards 2025

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The Devon History Society is delighted to announce the winners of our 2025 prizes for new writing about Devon's history. The standard was very high this year, reflecting the variety and quality of research taking place across the county.   Ben Towells, Gillian...

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Award for Renowned Devon Historian

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  DHS were delighted to hear that Dr Julia Neville had been awarded one of two personal achievement awards given this year by the British Association of Local History (BALH).  The formal announcement was made at BALH’s AGM held on 22 May.  Julia is of course...

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