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Tavistock celebrates Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee
Tuesday 21 June 1887 was a gloriously sunny day, a day befitting Tavistock’s celebrations for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee... Read more
Plymouth Archaeology Society
Archaeological finds relate to Plymouth life in the mid-17th century
More than 1,300 significant archaeological finds have been discovered in Plymouth thanks to a rescue and recovery project run by Plymouth Archaeology Society. Read more
Where were you 40 years ago?
Last year saw the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Dartmoor Life. Read more
Why Vigo Bridge?
The plaque on Tavistock’s Vigo bridge built in 1773, suggests that the name Vigo: ‘Evokes historical echoes. Francis Drake had twice raided the Spanish port of Vigo in 1585 and 1589.’ Read more
AC Archaeology
Megafauna archaeological finds discovered in Devon
‘A major discovery of national significance and a once in a lifetime experience for those involved.’ Read more