Talks
We hold a minimum of five talks per year on a wide variety of historical subjects. Talks are presented variously by members of the Whimple History Society and by professional speakers.
Admission is free for history society members and £3 for non-members
Unless otherwise stated Talks are held in the Whimple Village Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Exeter EX5 2TS
31-01-2025 @ 7:30pm
Times of Change: A Brief History of British New Towns
An illustrated talk by Whimple History Society member, Alan Lascelles, who has a background in Town and Country Planning, and was formerly a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University.
07-03-2025 @ 7:30pm
Devon in the 1920s -
Sunshine and Shadows
An illustrated talk by Dr Julia Neville, Honorary Research Fellow at Exeter University.
10-10-2025 @ 7:30pm
A Bottled History of Whiteway’s and its Advertising
An illustrated talk by Jo Yarwood, Whimple History Society committee member.
02-11-2025 @ 3pm
RAF Exeter during 1937-1945
An illustrated talk by Chris Wiseman.
28-11-2025 @ 7:30pm
I Bought a Church: The Story of Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
An illustrated talk by Ian Gregory.
