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George Bidder (1806-1878) - Moretonhampstead’s ‘Calculating Boy’ and eminent engineer
Queen Charlotte leaned forward and asked: ‘Little boy, how long would it take for a snail to creep along 838 miles from Lands-End to Farett’s Head in Scotland if he moved eight feet daily?’ ‘553,080 days ma’am’ the ten-year old replied immediately... Read more
The Ghost of Dendles Wood
Local history and Dartmoor guide Paul Rendell tells the story of the witch who lived in Dendles Wood. Read more
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Chris Alexander Unravelling the Silk Road
Support the work of the Tavistock Heritage Trust. Come and join us for a fascinating collection of Zoom arts and heritage talks from around the World. Read more
Morris Bros (Tavistock) Ltd Celebrate 150 Years of Service
Husband and wife team, Simon and Lucie Luke are the fifth generation to own and run Morris Bros (Tavistock) Ltd, a local independent funeral directors. Established in 1870, by Simon’s great, great granddad, John Morris and his brother... Read more
Celebrate VE Day 75 at home
Join people across the nation to celebrate VE Day 75 from the safety of your own home. Plymouth City Council have kindly outlined what the City is doing to celebrate VE Day. VE Day 75 takes place on Friday 8 May – which is the first May Bank Holida Read more