The Global Book Club will be taking a look at a piece of contemporary history that has affected many Plymouth residents.
Sherard Cowper-Coles served as a senior diplomat for Britain in Afghanistan between 2007 and 2010.
His memoir tells the story of the many people who worked to bring peace to a troubled country: Afghan and British, civilians and soldiers. Among them were Plymouth’s 42 Commando Royal Marines, who served tours of duty in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011.
The meeting is free to attend and there is no need to book. E veryone is welcome, and a summary...
Get an introduction to the main family history websites, see behind the scenes at the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office and learn how to use the family history room.
£10 per person.
Advance booking essential on 01752 305940 or email pwdro@plymouth.gov.uk .
Devonport Column is one of the city’s finest heritage buildings.
Now fully restored and renovated thanks to a Heritage Lottery Grant, the public can access the 124-foot viewing platform for the first time in more than 50 years, offering the finest views across the city, Dartmoor, Cornwall and the Sound.
Come and be part of the opening celebration featuring heritage, performances, entertainment, music and food for all ages. Admission to the celebration event is free.
Well-known Plymouth based artist Brian Pollard will also be exhibiting his artwork from Saturday...
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, come along to our Family History Day and get some help and advice from our experts from the Devon Family History Society, Plymouth Libraries, the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office and the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Admission is free and there is no need to book. Come along for as little or as long as you like.
Visit the Naval Heritage Centre and discover how the dockyard of the 1690s has grown into the largest Naval Base in Western Europe, and led to the creation of both Devonport and Torpoint.
Explore eight galleries of artefacts displayed in adjacent buildings in the historic South Yard. Take a guided tour of decommissioned nuclear submarine HMS Courageous to gain a fascinating glimpse into the world of the “Silent Service” (tours available throughout the day, booking available on-site at 10am, noon and 2pm, ID required for over 16s, under 16s must be accompanied, min 4ft/1.2m height...
Visit the Naval Heritage Centre and discover how the dockyard of the 1690s has grown into the largest Naval Base in Western Europe, and led to the creation of both Devonport and Torpoint.
Explore eight galleries of artefacts displayed in adjacent buildings in the historic South Yard. Take a guided tour of decommissioned nuclear submarine HMS Courageous to gain a fascinating glimpse into the world of the “Silent Service” (tours available throughout the day, booking available on-site at 10am, noon and 2pm, ID required for over 16s, under 16s must be accompanied, min 4ft/1.2m height...
Maypole dancing, morris dancing, archery, clay pigeon shooting, medieval jousting, coconut shy and lots of stalls selling goodies – come along to Mount Edgcumbe for the day and experience a traditional May Fair.
Watch a play by local amateur thespians that focuses on the Underwood area of Plympton and how it was impacted by the 1832 cholera epidemic during which more than 55,000 people in the United Kingdom died.
Underwood is one of the three hamlets that make up the parish of Plympton St Mary. When cholera came to the area in 1832 villagers tried to keep it spreading but inevitably there were some casualties.
Tickets: £5.
Please book your tickets in advance on 01752 337011 or 01752 336240 or email giggins@homecall.co.uk
