The Devon Historian, Volume 77 (2008)

Second Hand. Good condition. Some minor wear.

Journal of the Devon History Society.

Contents:

  • Notices
  • The origins of the Devon History society, Robin Stanes
  • Migration in Torquay during the nineteenth century, Jackie Bryon
  • The Tavistock Propylaeum, 1822-1831, Mary Freeman
  • Weston Barton farm diaries, Anthony Greenstreet
  • The site of Broadclyst Church House (or Church Ale House) and the present Red Lion public house, G. M. Hogben
  • Population trends in late nineteenth century Otterton: a work in progress, Christopher Jago
  • Issues relating to the planning of First World War memorials: a South Devon case study, Barbara O?Kelly
  • A Devon poem of the Great War: Malcolm Todd
  • Raddis Lane: what?s in a name? John Torrance
  • The Spanish Armada: Drake and the five hulks, Richard Whidborne
  • Rev. Thomas Alcock: vicar and eccentric, David Wildman
  • Reviews:
    • Margaret DePiano and Stephen DiAddezio (2007) Devon: Chester County. Pennsylvania (Andrew Jackson)
    • Geoff Elliot (2007) Colyton at war (Phillipe Planel)
    • Helen Harris (2007) Incomers to Devon (Brian le Messurier)
    • John Lane and Harland Walshaw (2007) Devon’s Churches (Helen Harris)
    • Diana Lawer (2007) ‘Get your skates on’: a history of Plymouth ‘s roller skating rinks 1874-1989 (Sandru Bhanji)
    • Alex Mettler and Gerry Woodcock (2007) Lest we Forgert (Helen Harris)
    • Chris Potts and Derek Wilson (2006) Voyaging over life’s sea: a history of the British Seamen ‘s Home, Brixham (1859-1988) (Brian Le Messurier)
    • Gary Tregidga (ed.) (2006) Killerton, Camborne and Westminster: the political correspondence of Sir Francis and Lady Acland, 1910-29 (D.L.B.Thomas)
    • Myrtle Ternstrorn (2007) Light over Lundy (Brian Le Messurier)
    • Maureen E. Wood (2006) From shambles to pannier: a history of Barnstaple markets (Brian Le Messurier)
    • Gerry Woodcock (2007) Tavistock’s yesterdays 16 (Helen Harris)
  • Correspondence from members and other information
  • Society reports and notices

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