Thursday February 22nd at 7:30 pm, arrive early for a free refreshment!
Nigel Grist, local historian and Modbury resident, will give a detailed look at the surviving sites from the Bronze Age; also exploring the ancient Tin Mining industry on Dartmoor.
Hopefully he will explain how the “buddle” above was used!
klhs 22 feb nigel grist poster
Date for diaries:-Saturday 21st April, 10.30 a.m.
Spring outing!!!!!!!
Kingston Local History Society is arranging a trip to Hemerdon House, located close to Plympton. This late 18th century house is set in its own parkland, with a neatly rendered austere exterior that belies a warm, comfortable interior with Georgian elegance overlaid by Victorian solidity.
Built by the ancestors of the current owners, the house contains naval and military mementos, paintings, furniture, china and silver collected by members of the Woollcombe family over many generations.
Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds while the house is open.
If you want to join this interesting outing, please contact either Margaret Kelly (margaret.cmkelly@btinternet.com) / 810358 Or Rae Musk (raewallin@gmail.com) /810824, confirming before the end of February the number in your party; whether you need transport; and whether you have any special access needs. The cost of the visit is £7.50 per person (payable in advance) and lunch can be bought in the local pub.
Numbers may be limited and may have to be on a first come first served basis so please let us know as soon as possible.
Wednesday January 31st at 7 for 7:30pm in the Kingston Reading Room.
Lecture by Robert Hesketh, a freelance
writer and photographer with a strong interest in local history, entitled
“Smuggling in Devon-the truth behind the fiction”
Why not come along to the Reading Room on Thursday 23rd November at 8pm when Nigel Overton will give this illustrated lecture.
Nigel recently gave the fascinating talk about the Eddystone Lighthouses.
Members enjoyed a glass of wine and light refreshments with the committee, paid their subscription and listened to the reports.
Thanks to Bob Musk for a fascinating display of archive material and new photographs showing Kingston “then and now” (follow the link to see Bob’s photographs). Also thanks to Carol Beard for sharing her records of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, 40 year’s ago.
See the CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
and the Annual Accounts
A Rowan tree was planted in the Kingston Recreation Ground today in memory of Anne and Bill Scarratt. Members of the village History, Gardening and Art groups attended as the tree was planted by Jennie Stanley.
Have a look at the video on You Tube here
The 2017/18 events schedule is now on the website and can be accessed here:
Note that the talk that was originally scheduled for Thursday 25th January will now be held on Wednesday 31st.
There has been a life boat in Hope Cove since the the middle of the 19th Century. The first boat and boat house was a gift from the Freemasons, and it was opearted mainly by local fisherman. Around about 1950 The Government agency the MCA ( Maritime and Coastguard Authority ) operated it, but the current Life Boat became a fully Independently operated concern with Charitable Status in 2010. Graham Phillips will mainly be talking about the events leading up to 2010 and what has happened since.
Please use the attached form, reply to this blog or email us to let the committee know what you would like us to organise for you.
Would you be prepared to give a talk?
Where would you like us to organise group trips to?
Who would you like to hear giving a talk?
Ideas of what the History Society should be doing (and offers of help!)
vailable from 7:30.