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Yesterday evening saw the final KLHS event of the year, our annual Christmas party. It has been a very successful year with fascinating and well attended talks and visits. The party was an opportunity for us to get together informally and socially and seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to everyone who came and brought such an amazing array of lovely food.

On behalf of the Committee may I wish everyone a very merry Christmas and every good wish for 2025.

We look forward to seeing you all at our next speaker meeting on 23 January when the talk will be on the subject of the women’s land army in Devon

You can now view a list of the new season of fascinating KLHS talks and trips on the Events page.

The Annual General Meeting of the Kingston Local History Society will take place at 7 pm on Thursday 24th October in the Reading Room. 

As well as the formal AGM business a welcome drink and light refreshments will be provided, and there will be a display of selected material from the villages historical archive.

For anyone who has not yet had the opportunity to pay the annual membership fee, you can pay this to Janet Burton in advance or in the Reading Room on the night. New members will also be welcome.

Thursday 24th October 7pm

Please come along to the Kingston Local History Society AGM in the Reading Room.

Including a display of material from the archives.

An opportunity to join for the 2024-25 programme.

Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles.

 

A Riverfull of Stories by artist Laura Denning, collects anecdotes, memories and reflections from local residents within the River Erme catchment. This sound journey starts at the mouth of the river, at Mothecombe, then meanders upstream through Holbeton, kingston, Modbury, Ermington, Harford and onto the moor. A playful celebration of voices then leads into a cascade back down from the moor, visiting these communities once more before returning to the beach at Mothecombe. People of all ages have contributed. This project has been undertaken in collaboration with the River Erme Councils (the 6 town and Parish councils whose catchment includes the River Erme) and the South Devon River Champions. A Riverfull of Stories forms part of an ongoing oral history/social participation project that over time aims to include stories from the Yealm, Avon, and Dart Rivers.

Listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/laura-denning-829405356/a-riverfull-of-stories-2024

For more information visit lauradenning.com/intra-actions/

These were shot by Bob Musk

We had great weather for our summer excursion to the historic Drake’s Island. A group of 40 members was expertly guided around the Island’s impressive buildings and tunnels. Many layers of history were revealed to us. It was fascinating to see the rusting remnants of 19th century artillery and the complex matrix of tunnels where ammunition was stored.

After a smooth boat ride back to Plymouth we sat down to an enjoyable lunch at the Rockfish restaurant.