Hear 5 talks by published experts on the Maritime History of the area.
Hear about the local history of Calstock, its iconic viaduct and nautical past. Learn how mariners used the Tamar, Taw and Torridge rivers, with a particular focus on the barges and their trades. Hear and see the latest research about Tavistock’s surprising relationship with the sea in the 16th and 17th centuries. Deepen your understanding of the Georgian Navy, with new research on how women played an important but poorly understood role in its operations.
We’ll be in Calstock’s wonderful Village Hall, deep in the heart of the Tamar’s area of outstanding natural beauty.
So do join us for a day of local maritime history that will broaden and deepen your understanding and appreciation of this part of the South West.