Diary Dates 2012
Apart
from outside visits,
all meetings are held in the Music Room of
the Central Library. Start Times 7.00pm
Tea and coffee available
NOTE - the bi-monthly talk will be on the second Thursday of the month from the AGM in February 2012.
Thursday 9th February 2012
AGM and Mini Auction - please donate historic items for auction.
Thursday 12th April 2012
The History of Garton and King with Richard Holladay.
Thursday 14th June 2012
Aspects of Exeter in RAMM with Camilla Hampshire. The background to the new museum displays.
Thursday 9th August 2012
Exminster's Wartime Secret with Mike Passmore.
Thursday 11th October 2012
The History of the Salvation Army in Exeter with Prof. Ruth Hawker.
See Coming Events for the summer outside meetings
Forthcoming Events
IMPORTANT NOTE
The bi-monthly talk in the Central Library will be on the second Thursday of every other month from February 2012.
Outside Visits 2012
Wednesday 14 March 2012 – Bowhill House. Stuart Blaylock will talk about the architecture and history of this ‘gentry’ house built about c.1500. The Great Hall has an impressive late medieval roof considered part of the ‘the Exeter Group of Roofs’.
It is hoped access will be given to the first floor offices, to see the whole roof.
Start 2.30pm. Tickets £4 obtainable at Society meetings on 14 December 2011 and
9 February 2012 or directly from:
Julia Sharp 39 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AW
Please enclose stamped self addressed envelope and cheque for £4 for each ticket.
Thursday 17 May 2012 – Coldharbour Mill Uffculme. Visit to the Mill with guided tour of the working period machinery showing the actual spinning and weaving of worsted knitting yarn and cloth. Access by car or bus. Possibility of arranging a lift, but not guaranteed. There is a shop and restaurant. Arrival at your discretion, tour starts 2pm. Tickets £9 obtainable at Society meetings on 9 February and 12 April 2012, or by application to:
Julia Sharp 39 Exwick Hill Exeter EX4 2AW
Please enclose stamped self addressed envelope and cheque for £9 for each ticket.
Thursday 19 July 2012 – Walk around Heavitree. Den Perrin will be leading a walk around Heavitree, starting at Livery Dole, St Clare’s Chapel and finishing at Heavitree Pleasure Ground. Time 2.30pm - cost to be advised. Tickets obtainable at Society meetings on 12 April and 14 June 2012.Postal application to be advised when cost is known.
Date not yet agreed – visit to Middlemoor (with some objects from Police Museum). We are in negotiation for a visit to Police HQ at Middlemoor with a talk about some objects from the Police Museum.
Our Outside Visits during 2011
THURSDAY 5th MAY
Afternoon Tour of St. Katherine’s Priory Polsloe
including a short history by Peter Edwards
This fascinating building was brought to life by our guide. We were not only shown around the remaing piory, but also givena tour of the grounds to indicate how far the now demolished buildings extended. Refreshments were provided.
THURSDAY 26th MAY
Evening visit to Crediton at the invitation of
Crediton Area History and Museum Society
including tour of Church and illustrated walk
around the town.
Despite rather cold, inclement weather, this visit gave a real insite into Crediton Church and the town. We were shown areas of the town that many don't realise exist, ending with a visit to the Credition Local History museum where we were told about the famous Crediton fire and the ongoing research into the event. An altogether enjoyable, if cold, outing.
THURSDAY 14th JULY
The Two St. Marys - Afternoon visit when
Richard Parker will give a short history of both
St Mary Arches and St. Mary Steps churches
before visiting both of them
This was a succesful event that attracted some 33 peopel including several from the U3A (University of the Third Age). Richard Parker was very knowledgeable in his subject, if a little difficult for those at the back to hear. The visit was ended with the St Mary Step's clock being set in motion. I was able to have access to the room containing the mechanism and videod it. See St Mary Steps Clock video on the Exeter Memories site.
THURSDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
This was an interesting and full guide through the important exhibits at the Bill Douglas Centre. From early visual optical tricks, through the zoetrope and magic lantern to a brief intorduction to the many movie artefacts, posters, programs, toys and 'star' memorabilia relating to modern cinema.
The visit was completed by a fascinating talk of the visiting shows to Exeter in the 19th Century and the very first film show at the Victoria Hall in October 1897.
Visit to Coldharbour Mill
We are thinking of organising a visit to Coldharbour Mill. However, we need sufficient interest from members to contemplate booking a visit. If you are interested in seeing a working wool mill along with an exhibition on the First and Second Wars in Devon, please contact Julia Sharp at bradleysharp10@aol.com or phone 01392 213789. The visit will only be arranged if members show sufficient interest, so please contact Julia.
New Forum for discussing Exeter's past
A forum for people who are researching the history of Exeter, researching their family history or just to discuss, ask and reply to questions and leave memories has opened at:
All you have to do is register - it's free and is open to anyone with an interest in the history of Exeter.