19 March 2026. When the Bayeux Tapestry crosses the Channel this year for public display it may prompt some fresh reflection on the nation’s medieval history. Professor James Clark invites us to reconsider what we owe to the pre- and post-Conquest past.
The Making of Medieval England Read More »
14 January 2026. Professor Harry West speaks on the history and traditions of cider-making and wassailing in Devon.
Devon Cider on the Move Read More »
Dr Ian Mortimer, described as ‘the most remarkable medieval historian of our time’, strives to make history engaging and meaningful for a wide audience.
Medieval to Victorian Times Read More »
A fascinating opportunity for collectors to share their interests and for others to discover what collectors collect.
It has been confirmed that Topsham Museum, the Tea Room and Garden, will be closed for several months while it undergoes extensive repair works.
Restoration Update Read More »
Storytime is a regular children’s event held on the Goat Walk’s Lower Field. It’s aimed at the under 5’s, but all families are welcome.
Goat Walk Storytime Read More »
2024 marks 80 years since the frenetic months of 1944, when over 2 million troops from 12 countries were in Britain, preparing a surprise attack on Adolf Hitler and Nazi-occupied Europe. The people of Devon and the Exe Estuary were witnesses to this activity
Countdown to D-Day, 6 June 1944 Read More »
Caradoc Doy is a Horticulturalist and Topsham resident. He was born in Herefordshire but grew up here in Topsham, Caradoc worked initially at Seabrook Garden Centre whilst studying at Bicton College of Agriculture. He then undertook a three-year Diploma course in horticulture in Worcestershire. During the next ten years he worked at a variety of
