Starcross History Society news: Todd Gray, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, History of Starcross

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The following items might be of interest: 

1. Todd Gray broadcasts on Devon history on Radio Devon

2. Devon & Cornwall Record Society daily blogs

3. David Force's Dawlish Through The Ages, published in 2017, has a most valuable section containing brief yet detailed histories of places adjacent to Dawlish including:  Starcross, ps. 147-55, Kenton and Powderham, ps. 156-60, Dawlish Warren, 167-73

David's book is a model of its kind, written in an easy to read, concise, lively, descriptive yet analytical style based upon extensive scholarship and research. It is a cornucopia of information about Dawlish and its surrounds, bringing to life the town and environs from prehistoric times to the present day. And, delightfully,  a series of mini local histories.

1. Dr Todd Gray is currently broadcasting 15 minute pieces on aspects of Devon history every weekday on BBC Radio Devon at 1.10pm.  These will run through June, and possibly July, and while all of our societies have stopped meeting for lectures these are meant to help alleviate the sense of isolation some of us are feeling.

2. The Devon & Cornwall Record Society is sponsoring a series of daily blogs by our leading heritage specialists (historians, archivists, archaeologists, librarians, writers and curators) in Devon and Cornwall on how life in quarantine has made them reevaluate history.  These are running through June and July and can be found on the society’s Facebook page.  The society exists to publish original documentary material and this year’s volume is a facsimile reproduction of Devon’s only woollen cloth collection - from the 1760s.  It comes free with this year’s membership (at £16.50) or on publication later

3. David Force, Dawlish Through the Ages

The Starcross History Society website has the following entry concerning David's splendid book:

Dawlish through the ages by David Force

"My illustrated book on the history of Dawlish is now available to buy. Over 200 pages charting the story of the town from the time of the Saxons to the present day. Pick up from my office in Queen Street, the Dawlish Gazette or Presents. It will be available from Dawlish Museum when it opens in April. Also available on Ebay if you live away from the area. Only £9.95. All profits to Dawlish Museum..."

Here's the ebay link
Dawlish Through the Ages - The Story of a Seaside Town. An illustrated history. 

David has just dyed his hair... ummmm... lavendarblue-ish... to raise money for the Teignbridge Voluntary and Community Services

David Force 

The similarity to a Mrs Slocombe is uncanny 

Mrs Slocombe is unanimous

David Force

Here's the link to David's Virgin Money Giving page:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=DavidForce&pageUrl=1

Best wishes,

Jon Nichol & Monica Lang