DHS August 2019 Newsletter

The DHS August 2019 newsletter has just been published and can be found here:

William Birchynshaw’s Map of Exeter, 1743

A newly discovered Georgian map by William Birchynshaw is reproduced in facsimilie

Torbay Archive Service

It will soon be possible for researchers to order original documents and microfilms from the vast holdings of the Devon Heritage Centre to consult in the heart of Torquay. Starting in July, Brian Carpenter,

Axminster Celebrates Opening of New Heritage Centre

Axminster Celebrates Opening of New Heritage Centre After almost 20 years of planning and hard work by many dedicated local people, Axminster has a New Heritage Centre. It will officially be opened on Saturday April 6th by Dr Peter Bradshaw

DHS February 2019 Newsletter

The DHS February 2019 newsletter has just been published and can be found here:

Devon Blue Plaques

Some years ago the Devon History Society began commissioning “Blue Plaques” to honour notable Devonians.

Putting Devon’s Suffrage Activists on the Map

14 December 2018 was the centenary of the first day on which women in the UK cast their votes in a General Election.

Sir Francis Henry Drake (1723–1794): Letters from the Country, Letters from the City

A new publication by the Devon & Cornwall Record Society.

University of Exeter expert to receive historic key to mark Freedom of the city

Not One of Us

Press release: University of Exeter Press, 5 November 2018 Bonfire Night provided another excuse for a riot in city ruled by “the tyranny of a mob” Exeter may now have a genteel image