History


Group Description :
There’s no need to have a thorough knowledge of all things History related to enjoy our group. A general interest or curiosity about people, places and events of the past is all that’s required.

History Group meets at Ogwell Hall every second Wednesday of the month from September to July. All members are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE: Even though elsewhere it says History has a waiting list come along anyway. The room capacity is 60, but, it is very unlikely 60 will show up on the same day, and if it ever happened I'd be cock-a-hoop!

Group members research and present topics which interest them, it can be a very eclectic mix. Amongst other subjects last year were The Exeter Blitz, The History of Taxes,  Comparisons Between the 1665 Plague in London and Covid 19, Newton Abbot 100 Years Ago and William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke.

We began this year with a fabulous talk on The Siege of Mafeking - A Woman's Perspective, as recorded in a member's Great, Great Aunt's diaries, and in February a well-researched presentation on The Isles of Scilly; Wars, Lighthouses and Shipwrecks. In March we had An Alternative View of Medieval Monarchs and are looking forward to part 2 on the remaining Medieval Kings in October,

Next Meeting 
is Wednesday 8th April - speaker and subject to be confirmed, watch this space!

In August we go on a visit. Last year we went to St Nicholas' Priory, the oldest building in Exeter and plans for this year are underway.
For a few photos of this and previous outings take a look at our gallery using the 'Gallery' button above right. 


Group Contact and Session Information : TQ12 6AJ

Group Leader(s) : Janet Choules
No Second Group Leader Name
Groups Coordinator : Vice Chair & Group Liaison Officer , committee : Anita Davies
Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : Ogwell Memorial Hall, TQ126AJShow Map
Frequency : Second Wednesdays of each Month
Time of Session : 14:00 to 16:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Wednesday 8th April 2026 Wednesday 13th May 2026 Wednesday 10th June 2026
Wednesday 8th July 2026 Wednesday 12th August 2026 Wednesday 9th September 2026
Wednesday 14th October 2026 Wednesday 11th November 2026 Wednesday 9th December 2026
Wednesday 13th January 2027 Wednesday 10th February 2027 Wednesday 10th March 2027