1 to 31 May 20 14 Ev entsGuid · Plymouth’s Great War: Three Towns United in Conﬂict Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ Throughout May 10am to

In 2014 a wide range of partners across the City will work together to deliver the Plymouth History Festival, which is led by Plymouth City Council’s Arts and Heritage Service. Many thanks to the many different venues, speakers, tour guides, performers and workshop facilitators that are taking part. We couldn’t do it without you.

Here is the list of Council departments and other organisations who are involved:

Plymouth and West Devon Record OfficePlymouth City Museum and Art GalleryNaval Heritage CentreOld Plymouth SocietySouth West Maritime History SocietyPlymouth UniversityPlymouth LibrariesBarbican Tourist Information CentreMount EdgcumbePlymouth SynagoguePlymouth Tree PartnershipSouth West Image BankLord Mayor’s ParlourPlymouth Historical AssociationFord Park CemeteryChris RobinsonCrownhill FortSouth West Film and Television ArchivePlymouth and District Archaeological SocietyInstitution of Civil Engineers (ICE South West)Devon History SocietyPlympton Civic SocietyWalks With HistoryUniversity College Plymouth St Mark and St JohnSt Andrews ChurchDevon Family History SocietyPlympton St Maurice Civic AssociationStoke Damerel Parish ChurchSt Aubyn’s ChurchThe National Trust (Saltram)Plymouth Architectural TrustThe National Trust (Buckland Abbey)Plymouth ShortcutsSt Andrew’s Minster ChurchNorth Prospect History Project

1 to 31 May 2014Events Guide

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Guided Tour iOrchestra presents RE-RITEThe Big Tent, City Centre Piazza, Plymouth PL1 1LA Until Sunday 10 May, 10am to 6pm + late opening until 8pm on 2 and 9 MayAdmission free. No need to book. Visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk for full details.

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Guided Tour

DisplayDiary of a SoldierMerchant’s House, 33 St Andrew Street, Plymouth PL1 2AXThroughout May10am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm Tuesday to SaturdayStandard admission applies. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

ExhibitionPlymouth’s Great War: Three Towns United in ConflictPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJThroughout May10am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday10am to 5pm SaturdayAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

Elliot Terrace3 Elliot Terrace, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PL

Thursday 1 May, 10.30am and 2pm, Monday 19 May, 2pm, Wednesday 21 May, 10.30amAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 304858.

ExhibitionPlymouth Before the Great War

Visitor Centre, Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NT

Thursday 1 May, 10.30am to 3.30pmSaturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Admission free. No need to book. 01752 665442 for enquiries.

Plymouth SynagogueSynagogue Chambers, Catherine Street, Plymouth PL1 2ADThursday 1 May, 10am to 11am, Tuesday 6 May, 2pm to 3pmSunday 11 May to 3pm to 4pm, Saturday 17 May, 4pm to 5pmTuesday 20 May, 10am to 11am, Tuesday 27 May, 2pm to 3pmThursday 29 May, 7pm to 8pmAdmission free. Booking essential on [email protected] or 07753 267616.

Elizabethan HouseElizabethan House, 32 New Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NA

Friday 2 May, 10.30am and 2.30pmStandard admission applies. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Guided Tours

TalksLecture Lunches

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EYFriday 2 May, 12pm to 2pm, Friday 9 May, 12pm to 2pm

Friday 16 May, 12pm to 2pm, Friday 23 May, 12pm to 2pm£19.50 per person (includes two course lunch). Booking essential on 01822 853607.

TalkCrime and Punishment in the Plymouth Area

in the 18th and 19th CenturiesNaval Heritage Centre, off Granby Way,

Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4HGFriday 2 May, 1pm to 2.30pm


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Saltram HouseSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHFriday 2 May, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm and 3.30pm (approx. 1hr 15mins)Standard admission applies. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Guided Tours

Special EventThe Green ManMount Edgcumbe, Cremyll, Cornwall PL10 1HZSaturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, 10am to 4pmAdmission free. No need to book. £5 for all day car parking. 01752 822236 for enquiries.

Guided WalkThe MillfieldsMeet outside the Admiral’s House, The Square, The Millfields, Stonehouse PL1 3JXSunday 4 May, 2pm to 3.30pm and 4pm to 5.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Medieval MagicBuckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EYMonday 5 May, 10.30am to 5.30pmStandard admission applies. No need to book. 01822 853607 for enquiries.

Special Event

Special Event Treasure Hunt for ChildrenMeet near Smeaton’s Tower, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PAMonday 5 May, 11am to 3pmAdmission free. No need to book. Please call 01822 853687 or 07887 543164 withany enquiries.

Guided WalkA New Passage: Discovering North Devonport

Meet outside St Aubyn Church / Devonport Library, off Chapel Street, Devonport PL1 4DP

Monday 5 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Mount BattenMeet at the entrance to the Mount Batten breakwater/pier

Tuesday 6 May, 10am to 12pm, Tuesday 20 May, 3pm to 5pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 305909 or [email protected]

Guided Walk

Guided ToursNaval Heritage Centre

Naval Heritage Centre, off Granby Way, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4HG Tuesday 6 May, 2pm to 4pm, Friday 16 May, 2pm to 4pm, Friday 23 May, 2pm to 4pm


Guided TourForgotten Stables

Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UH Tuesday 6 May, 1.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 3pmTuesday 13 May, 1.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 3pmTuesday 20 May, 1.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 3pmTuesday 27 May, 1.30pm to 2pm and 2.30pm to 3pm

Free for National Trust members. Garden Entry price for non-members. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.


The Amalgamation SagaPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ

Tuesday 6 May, 1.10pm to 2pm with Q+A£2 per person. Booking advised on 01752 304774.

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Guided TalkExploring the Garden BuildingsSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHTuesday 6 May, 2.15pm to 3pm, Tuesday 13 May, 2.15pm to 3pmTuesday 20 May, 2.15pm to 3pm, Tuesday 27 May, 2.15pm to 3pmFree for National Trust members. Garden Entry price for non-members. No need to book. Weather permitting. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Guided WalkBeating of the Bounds: East StonehouseMeet outside the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3LG Tuesday 6 May, 5.30pm to 7.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential by 29 April on [email protected]

St Andrew’s Minster Church EventsSt Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD

Thursday 8 May, from 11.15amTour of the Minster from 11.15am, organ recital from 1pm, talk about ‘The Early History

of St Andrew’s Church: 750 to 1500’ from 2.30pm. Admission free. No need to book. 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Tour, Talk and Music

Guided TourBeing a Servant at Saltram

Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 8 May, 11.30am to 12pmThursday 15 May, 11.30am to 12pmThursday 22 May, 11.30am to 12pmThursday 29 May, 11.30am to 12pm

Free for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or Garden Entry charge. No need to book.

01752 333500 for enquiries.

Angelica Kauffman - A Woman in a Man’s WorldSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UH

Thursday 8 May, 11.30am to 12pmFree for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket

or Garden Entry charge. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Guided Talk

Buckland AbbeyBuckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EYWednesday 7 May, 11am to 12pm, Wednesday 14 May, 11am to 12pmWednesday 21 May, 11am to 12pm, Wednesday 28 May, 11am to 12pmStandard admission applies. No need to book. 01822 853607 for enquiries.

Guided Tours

The Global Adventures of Gertrude BenhamPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJWednesday 7 May, 1pm to 1.30pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 01752 304774.

History Bite Ladies of the HouseSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 8 May, 11.45am to 12.15pm

Free for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or Garden Entry charge. No need to book.

01752 333500 for enquiries.

Guided Talk


Guided WalkHeritage Tree WalkMeet at the Sundial, Armada WayTuesday 6 May, 5pm to 6pm, Tuesday 13 May, 5pm to 6pm, Tuesday 20 May, 5pm to 6pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 01752 263186.

Sail to Steam: The Industrialisation of CraftsmenNaval Heritage Centre, off Granby Way, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4HGFriday 9 May, 1pm to 2.30pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 554200 for enquiries.

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Guided WalkWalk and Watch with Plymouth Shortcuts: Funky Archive Films on Your PhoneMeet on the Barbican - start and finish points will be confirmed upon bookingThursday 8 May, 7pm to 8.30pm, Thursday 15 May, 7pm to 8.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential on [email protected]

Guided ToursMerchant’s HouseMerchant’s House, 33 St Andrew Street, Plymouth PL1 2AXFriday 9 May, 10.30am and 2.30pmStandard admission applies. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Scandal and RomanceSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHFriday 9 May, 6.30pm and 7.15pm£12 per person (includes wine and nibbles). Booking essential on 01752 333500.

Special Event

Special EventCoach Trip to Portsmouth DockyardSaturday 10 May, 8am to 8.30pm£35 per person. Booking essential on 01752 343157 or [email protected]

Guided ToursSt Andrew’s Belfry

St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2ADSaturday 10 May, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (approximately 60 minutes)


Special EventFamily History Day

Plymouth Central Library, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AL Saturday 10 May, 10am to 4pm

Admission free. Booking not essential. 01752 305902 for enquiries.

Plymouth Pirate WeekendThe Barbican and Sutton Harbour

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 10am to 4pmAdmission free. No need to book. Visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk for full details.

Special Event

Family FunSalty Seadogs

Elizabethan House, 32 New Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NA

Saturday 10 May, 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pmSunday 11 May, 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm

Standard admission applies. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

TalkThe German Prisoners of War in Japan during the First World WarJill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University,

Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AASaturday 10 May, 7pm to 8pm

£6.60 per person / £4.50 concessions / Free for Friends of Peninsula Arts. Booking advised on 01752 585050.


Freemasonry and its Historic Connection with PlymouthMount Edgcumbe Masonic Centre, 237-241 Citadel Road East, Plymouth PL1 2NGSaturday 10 May, 7pm to 8pm, Saturday 17 May, 7pm to 8pmSaturday 24 May, 7pm to 8pm, Saturday 31 May, 7pm to 8pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 07900 220390 or [email protected]

Talk

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Devonport Naval Heritage Centre Open DaysNaval Heritage Centre, off Granby Way, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4HGSunday 11 May, 10am to 5pm, Monday 26 May, 10am to 5pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 554200 for enquiries.

Special Event

Guided WalkStrolling Laira’s BanksMeet at Blagdon’s Meadow car park, off The EmbankmentPlease note: the entrance is only accessible if you are travelling fromMarsh Mills towards the city centreSunday 11 May, 7pm to 9pm£2 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Plympton St. Maurice ChurchPlympton St. Maurice Church, Church Road, Plympton St. Maurice PL7 1NHMonday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May, 10am to 1pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 337416 for enquiries.

Special Event

Historic Plymptonat Plympton St. Maurice Guildhall, 42 Fore Street, Plympton PL7 1NB

Monday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May, 10am to 4pm at Plympton Library, Ridgeway, Plympton, PL7 2AA

Thursday 15 May, 10am to 6pm and Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, 10am to 4pm


Exhibition

Guided WalkRoyal Marines Barracks at East Stonehouse

Meet outside the Barracks, Durnford Street, Stonehouse PL1 3QSMonday 12 May, 10.30am to 1pm

Admission by voluntary donation. Participants must be registered users of the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office or a registered walker with the Walks

With History Group. Booking essential by 3 May on [email protected]

Guided WalkCircumnavigating Sutton Harbour

Meet by the pair of cannons outside Duttons, Madeira Road, Plymouth PL1 2NU

Monday 12 May, 1.30pm to 4.30pm£3 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.


Tuesday 13 May, from 11amTour of the Minster and the Prysten House from 11am or 2.30pm, organ recital

from 1pm. Admission free. No need to book. 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Tours and Music


iOrchestra presents 'The Big Finish'The Big Tent, City Centre Piazza, Plymouth PL1 1LA Sunday 11 May, 4pm to 5pmAdmission free. No need to book. Visit www.visitplymouth.co.uk for full details.

TalkThe Lighter Side of World War 1

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ Tuesday 13 May, 1.10pm to 2pm with Q+A

£2 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

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Maintaining the Character of Brunel’s Historic Royal Albert Bridge. A Major Strengthening and Refurbishment ProjectDevonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AATuesday 13 May, 6pm to 8pmAdmission free to ICE members and pre-booked non-members. Booking essential on 01752 766230 or [email protected]

Disease in Victorian PlymouthThe Chapel, Ford Park Cemetrey, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NTTuesday 13 May, from 7.30pm. Admission free. No need to book.

Guided TourPlympton St. MauriceMeet outside Pocklington Rise Sheltered Housing Centre, George Lane, Plympton PL7 1LJWednesday 14 May, 10am to 12pm, Saturday 17 May, 1pm to 3pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or [email protected]

Plym Valley RailwayPlympton Library, Ridgeway, Plympton PL7 2AA

Wednesday 14 May, 2pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or [email protected]

Talk

Gifford Cemetery TourMeet at the Cemetery Gates, Gifford Place, Plymouth PL3 4JA

Wednesday 14 May, 2pm to 3pm, Wednesday 21 May, 2pm to 3pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 07753 267616 or [email protected]

Tour

Talk

Guided Walk

The Three Towns 1914: A Social HistoryCentral Library Meeting Room, Plymouth Central Library,

Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8ALWednesday 14 May, 3pm to 4pm


Discovering Devonport ParkMeet at the main gates on Fore Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4BU

Wednesday 14 May, 7pm to 9pm£2 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.


History Bite

The Bug Life of George Carter BignellPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJWednesday 14 May, 1pm to 1.30pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 01752 304774.

Plympton Priory Site and Plympton St. Mary’s ChurchMeet at Plympton Priory site next to St. Mary’s Church,

Market Road, Plympton PL7 1QWThursday 15 May, 10am and 11.30am, Saturday 17 May, 10.30am

Admission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or email [email protected]

Guided Tour

TalkPlympton in PicturesPlympton Library, Ridgeway, Plympton PL7 2AATuesday 13 May, 2pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or [email protected]

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Guided WalkBeating of the Bounds: PlymouthMeet at the Hyde Park end of Mutley PlainThursday 15 May, 10.30am to 2.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 227992.

Special EventThree Towns in FocusFilm and Photography EventPlymouth Guildhall, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2ADThursday 15 to Saturday 17 May, 10am to 5pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

Kill or CureSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 15 May, 11.30am to 12pmFree for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or Garden Entry charge. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Where are the Toilets?Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 15 May, 11.45am to 12.15pmThursday 29 May, 11.30am to 12pmFree for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or GardenEntry charge. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Quiz, Buffet, and Book LaunchSt. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Larkham Lane, Plympton PL7 4PG

Friday 16 May, from 7pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or [email protected]

Walking Treasure HuntMeet at Plympton Library, Ridgeway, Plympton PL7 2AA

Thursday 15 May, 6pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 337416, 01752 342100 or [email protected]

Family Fun

Talk, Music and TourSt Andrew’s Minster Church Events

St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2ADFriday 16 May, from 11am

Talk about ‘The Famous and Notorious Vicars of St Andrew’s Church: 1500 to 1870’ from11am, organ recital from 1pm, tour of the Minster from 2.30pm. Admission free.

No need to book. 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Museums at Night 2014: The Echoes of WarPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery,

Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJFriday 16 May, 6pm to 9pm


Special Event

Special Event

TalkMarjons: 40? Years in Plymouth

Spurgeon Hall, Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LBFriday 16 May, 7.30pm to 9pm

Admission free for members of the Old Plymouth Society. £2 for non-members. No need to book. 01752 227992 for enquiries.


Richard Pering, Saviour of the English NavyNaval Heritage Centre, off Granby Way, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4HGThursday 15 May, 1pm to 2.30pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 554200 for enquiries.

Family FunChildren’s QuizPlympton Library, Ridgeway, Plympton PL7 2AASaturday 17 May, 10am to 3pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 337416 for enquiries.

Beating of the Bounds: Devonport (Part One)Meet at the bus stop on Wolseley Road in front of Weston Mill Primary School, Plymouth PL2 2ED Saturday 17 May, 10.30am to 2pmAdmission free. Booking essential by 10 May on [email protected]

ExhibitionCommercial PlymouthVisitor Centre, Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NTSaturday 17 May to Sunday 13 July10.30am to 3.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 12.30pm to 3.30pm Saturday and SundayAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 665442 for enquiries.

Guided Walk

Full Peal of the Minster BellsSt Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD

Sunday 18 May, from 2pmAdmission free. No need to book. Call 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Beating of the Bounds: Devonport (Part Two)Meet at the Visitor Centre, Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NTSaturday 17 May, 3.15pm to 5pmAdmission free. Booking is essential by 10 May on [email protected]

Opera Gala ConcertSt Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD

Saturday 17 May, from 7.30pm£14 (£12 for Friends of Peninsula Arts and Ten Tors Orchestra).

No need to book. Call 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Music

Music

Guided Walk

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Guided Tour

Business People of PlymouthFord Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NT

Sunday 18 May, 2pm to 3pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 665442 for enquiries.

Fish, Ships and LighthousesSmeaton’s Tower, The Hoe PL1 2PA Saturday 17 May, 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May, 1pm to 4pmStandard admission applies. No need to book.

Family Fun

Guided Walk

Plymstock VillageMeet outside Plymstock Library, Horn Cross Road,

Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9BUSunday 18 May, 2pm to 4pm

Admission free. Booking essential on 01752 305909 or [email protected]

Behind the Scenes of the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office

Plymouth and West Devon Record Office, Clare Place, Coxside, Plymouth PL4 0JW

Monday 19 May, 10.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 2.30pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 305940 or [email protected]


The Second World War in Plymouth: Destruction and a New Beginning

Lecture Theatre 2, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA

Wednesday 21 May, 7pm to 8.30pm£6.60 per person / £4.50 concessions / Free for Historical Association and SPiA

members and Friends of Peninsula Arts. Booking advised on 01752 585050.

Discovering the Dock LinesMeet at Granby Way Car Park, Devonport PL1 4ADMonday 19 May, 6pm to 9pm£3 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Guided Walk

Death and Burial in Victorian PlymouthThe Chapel, Ford Park Cemetery, Ford Park Road, Plymouth PL4 6NTTuesday 20 May, from 7.30pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 665442 for enquiries.

Captain Scott and Plymouth’s Antarctic ConnectionsPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJWednesday 21 May, 1pm to 1.30pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 01752 304774.

Constructing Gender and Sexuality: Cultures with More than Two GendersStonehouse Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building,Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA Wednesday 21 May, 7pm to 8pm£6.60 per person / £4.50 concessions / Free for Historical Association and SPiAmembers and Friends of Peninsula Arts. Booking advised on 01752 585050.

Talk

Special Event

Tour, Music and Talk

Family History Workshops: Tracing your WW1 AncestorsPlymouth Central Library, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AL

Thursday 22 May, 10am to 2pmAdmission free. Booking essential on 01752 305909 or [email protected]

Shell Shock and The Great WarPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJTuesday 20 May, 1.10pm to 2pm with Q+A£2 per person. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

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Thursday 22 May, from 11.15amTour of the Minster from 11.15am, organ recital from 1pm, talk about

‘St Andrew’s Church in Wartime’ from 2.30pm. Admission free. No need tobook. 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Guided TalkLet There be Light

Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 22 May, 11.45am to 12.15pm

Free for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or Garden Entry charge. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.


Guided TourScandalous Jack

Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 22 May, 11.30am to 12pm


Things with Wings Children’s TourSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 22 May, 11.45am to 12.15pmFree for National Trust members. Non-members included in House Ticket or Garden Entry charge. No need to book. 01752 333500 for enquiries.

Family Fun

Walk and Talk

Special Event

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Guided Tours

Montagu Parker, 5th Earl of Morley - Soldier and Raider of the Lost ArkFennimore Room, Saltram Cafe, Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHFriday 23 May, 11am to 12.30pm£10 per person (includes coffee and cake). Booking essential on 01752 333500.

Modern Masters Launch WeekendPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJSaturday 24 May, 11am to 4pm, Sunday 25 May, 11am to 4pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

History of RadfordBeckly Centre, Mayers Way, Radford Dip, Plymstock PL9 9DFThursday 22 May, 7pm to 9pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 405132 for enquiries.

Smeaton’s TowerSmeaton’s Tower, The Hoe PL1 2PAFriday 23 May, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm (approx. 45 minutes)Standard admission applies. Booking essential on 01752 304774.

Guided Walk

Guided Tour

Discovering the Royal William YardMeet outside the main gates of the Royal William Yard,

Stonehouse PL1 3QQMonday 26 May, 5pm to 7pm


Tours and Music

North ProspectMeet at Francine’s Fish and Chip Shop,

15 North Prospect Road, Plymouth PL2 3HYTuesday 27 May, 10.30am to 12pm


Special EventPlymouth History Week Live

Drake Circus Mall, 1 Charles Street, Plymouth PL1 1EATuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 May

Admission free. No need to book. Visit www.drakecircus.com for full details.


Tuesday 27 May, from 11amTour of the Minster and the Prysten House from 11am or 2.30pm, organ recital

from 1pm. Admission free. No need to book. 01752 661414 for enquiries.


Sky Ride PlymouthThe Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PASunday 25 May, 11am to 3pm

Free to register www.goskyride.com/SkyRideCity or just come along. More information from www.plymouth.gov.uk/skyride

Special Event

Special EventSmuggler’s MarketMount Edgcumbe, Cremyll, Cornwall PL10 1HZSunday 25 May, 10am to 4pmAdmission free. No need to book. £5 for all day car parking. 01752 822236 for enquiries.

The Plight of Plymouth’s PoorWere your relatives living in Plymouth 1851-1925?What was their life really like?Spurgeon Hall, Mutley Baptist Church, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LBTuesday 27 May, 7pm to 9pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 267517 for enquiries.

Portrait ConsequencesPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJWednesday 28 May, 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm)Admission free. No need to book. 01752 304774 for enquiries.

Plymouth Global Book Club: “The Speech” by Gary YoungeRoom 406, Babbage Building, Plymouth University, Drake’s Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AAWednesday 28 May, 6.30pm to 8pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01392 204253 for enquiries.

Sir Joshua Reynolds and his Artistic CareerPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJWednesday 28 May, 1pm to 1.30pmAdmission free. Booking advised on 01752 304774.

Talk

Family Fun

Special Event

History Bite

Family FunSetting SailPlymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJThursday 29 May, 10.30am to 12pm£2.50 per child. Booking advised on 01752 304774.


Thursday 29 May, from 11.15amTour of the Minster from11.15am, organ recital from 1pm, tour of the Minster

and the Prysten House from 2.30pm. Admission free. No need to book. 01752 661414 for enquiries.

Tours and Music

Guided Tour

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Exhibition

Talk

A Few of my Favourite ThingsSaltram House, Plympton PL7 1UHThursday 29 May, 11.45am to 12.15pm


Strolling Saltram’s ShoreMeet in the National Trust car park at Saltram House, Plympton PL7 1UH

This is a long walk so please wear appropriate footwear! Thursday 29 May, 1.30pm to 4.30pm


Lost Senses by Juliet Middleton-BattsPlymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street, Plymouth PL4 0EB

Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May, 10am to 5pmAdmission free. No need to book. 01752 206114 for enquiries.

The Outbreak of War in The Three TownsCentral Library Meeting Room, Plymouth Central Library, Drake’s Circus,

Plymouth PL4 8ALFriday 30 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm



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1 to 31 May 20 14 Ev entsGuid · Plymouth’s Great War: Three Towns United in Conﬂict Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ Throughout May 10am to