The Old Plymouth Society are a group of like-minded people, from all walks of life and of all ages, who wish to celebrate and enjoy the heritage of this City. We have existed since 1929, but in 1992 we experienced a rebirth, with changes in structure and a greatly increased membership, and became a local history society whose aims are "to promote interest and research into, and the preservation of, the heritage of the City of Plymouth". Since then our activities have expanded to cover a full winter and summer programme.
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Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives brings arts, museums, archives and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park together to form a regional centre of excellence that explores our understanding of the past and present, and reveals the way Plymouth has shaped and been shaped by the rest of the world.
The service plays a crucial role locally, regionally and nationally in the council’s cultural tourism, economic development, education and community cohesion agendas, and works closely with the city’s culture board, Plymouth Culture.
We operate six sites Plymouth and West Devon Record Office, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Smeaton’s Tower, the Elizabethan House and the Merchant’s House attract over 150,000 visitors a year.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is closed so that development work can take place for The Box, Plymouth – a new visitor attraction opening in the heart of the city in 2020! See the museum collections On Tour, or visit the What’s On section as we continue our popular events and exhibitions programme around the city.
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The photographs of SWIB number some 200 individual collections and close to one million negatives.
The main photographic collection from SWIB forms part of the Western Morning News (WMN) collection of original plates, negatives and transparencies. The earliest image is dated 1924, with the vast majority being a consistent run from the 1960s through to 2002. The Plymouth and West Devon Record Office (PWDRO) also have part of the WMN collection which you can see and search in their online catalogue.
We also have many other photographic collections, dating back to the 1870s through to the modern day. These collections have been deposited by local businesses and societies, photographers and members of the public either as permanent deposits or donated to the archive to enable scanning work to take place.
In recent years, active encouragement has led to modern day photographs being deposited. This helps to ensure that photographs of the region today will be preserved as archives of the future.
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Plymouth Archaeology Society (PAS) consists mainly of amateur members with an enthusiastic interest in a wide range of archaeological disciplines. We wish to share our enthusiasm for archaeology in general and provide better knowledge and support for the abundant local sites in our area.
Visitors are invited to attend any of our regular meetings (coach trips require pre-booking) and we hope you will be tempted to become a full member. PAS is open to all to apply for membership.
P.A.S. organise monthly winter lectures by invited guest speakers. The summer programme consists of visits to local sites of interest. These are usually guided by experts with local knowledge of the site concerned. The summer programme is augmented by coach trips to sites a little further afield. These are usually day trips but can occasionally involve a weekend away.
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Welcome to the website of the Plymouth Branch of the Historical Association. The Historical Association is an independent charity incorporated by Royal Charter. We have been supporting the study and enjoyment of history since 1906. We are the Voice for History.
The Association believes that an historical awareness is essential for the twenty-first century citizen. We are the leading national charity supporting the study and enjoyment of history: a vibrant organisation active in all spheres of formal and informal history education encompassing the national and local dimensions.
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PEA is a practical conservation volunteering organisation based in Plymouth. We aim to involve and inspire people of all ages and abilities to conserve and learn about the natural environment whilst having fun and making new friends! We operate throughout West Devon and East Cornwall, UK. Our funding comes from a variety of sources including the Lottery, Dartmoor Sustainability Fund, OPAL, Crowdfunder, as well as from donations
PEA is run by volunteers, for volunteers. We have dedicated leaders who have a great amount of nature conservation knowledge and experience in the field. We carry out a variety of projects including:
Tree planting, Beach cleans, Species and habitat surveys, Wildlife pond creation, Hedgelaying, Invasive plant species management (e.g. Rhododendron, Parrotfeather, Himalayan Balsam etc.), Coppicing (a traditional woodland management technique), Dry stone walling
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Within the parish of Moretonhampstead, Devon, is where we rescue miniature ponies and train suitable ones to work with children and adults.
The ponies must ultimately possess a calm and gentle nature, which is fundamental for therapy animals. Once trained the ponies are able to carry out their work in a number of settings, often with children in hospitals , schools and hospices. Research suggests that during visits patients pain and blood pressure are reduced, as well as fear and stress.
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Healing Hooves Devon 4, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot TQ13 8NF
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We’re celebrating 70 years of changing the odds in favour of young people
We are proud to be able to support so many young people across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. We have been finding new and different ways to help young people thrive for 70 years and are passionate about putting young people at the heart of Devon.
"I love Young Devon, they've always supported me"
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Life on the Yealm is a community initiative to celebrate the diverse nature present in and around the Yealm estuary, with its seagrass beds, creeks, small beaches, sea cliffs, coastal paths and ancient woodlands.
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Transition Exeter's groups and projects emerge out of our conversations, inspirations and actions. All activities are aimed at transitioning Exeter towards a low carbon city. Anyone can join in, and anyone can start new initiatives.
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