Links that we think you might find interesting
A Photogrphic History of Exeter
A unique and irreplaceable visual record of twentieth century Exeter has been saved from destruction thanks to a major preservation project by the South West Heritage Trust, made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery players, the Isca Photographic Collection Project has safeguarded thousands of historic images that document the city and its residents throughout the twentieth century.
Running from 2025 to 2026, the project has ensured that this remarkable collection is conserved, digitised and accessible for future generations.
Devon History Society
A unique and irreplaceable visual record of twentieth century Exeter has been saved from destruction thanks to a major preservation project by the South West Heritage Trust, made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery players, the Isca Photographic Collection Project has safeguarded thousands of historic images that document the city and its residents throughout the twentieth century.
Running from 2025 to 2026, the project has ensured that this remarkable collection is conserved, digitised and accessible for future generations.
Dartmoor National Park
Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife, Dartmoor is a unique place.
Dartmoor National Park Authority was created in 1995 to:
– conserve and enhance Dartmoor National Park’s natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage
– promote opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park.
The authority works to conserve and enhance the natural environment, wildlife and heritage of Dartmoor. This includes helping people to understand and enjoy Dartmoor’s natural and human heritage in a sustainable way.
They carry out and support research; undertake practical work to benefit wildlife, heritage and people; and get involved with special projects.
Hidden Histories – The Book
Here is an absolute feast of spectacular pictures and extraordinary stories, collected into a beautiful book by someone whose fascination with St Andrew’s church in Harberton shines from every one of the 116 lavishly illustrated pages.
In 2022, the PCC asked Jonathan Bean to put together a photographic exhibition of some aspects of the church that most people cannot easily see or interpret. This led him on a journey of exploration up dark staircases, into spider-webbed crevices, through locked doors and high aloft into the tower and ceiling spaces.
What he found resulted in the first wonderful display of Hidden Treasures, focusing on the Rood Screen, the Ceiling Bosses and the Graffiti which can be found in many parts of the church. The photos were superb, but it was the stories which Jonathan researched and used to explain his discoveries which really brought the history of St Andrew’s to life.
Find out more about the book, “Hidden Stories of Harberton” and how to get your copy.