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Talks

We hold a minimum of five talks per year on a wide variety of historical subjects. Talks are presented variously by members of the Whimple History Society and by professional speakers.

Admission is free for history society members and £3 for non-members

Unless otherwise stated Talks are held in the Whimple Village Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Exeter EX5 2TS

31-01-2025 @ 7:30pm

Times of Change: A Brief History of British New Towns

An illustrated talk by Whimple History Society member, Alan Lascelles, who has a background in Town and Country Planning, and was formerly a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University

Images of new town centres
Devon in the 1920's.JPG

07-03-2025 @ 7:30pm

Devon in the 1920s -
Sunshine and Shadows

An illustrated talk by Dr Julia Neville, Honorary Research Fellow at Exeter University.

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