Next Meeting
Friday 13th March - 19.30 in the Village Hall
Janet Few
on
Coffers, Clysters, Comfrey and Coifs:
the lives of our seventeenth century ancestors
Why do you need a bum roll?’ ‘What colour were carrots in the C17th?’ ‘What did the Cavaliers use for deodorant?’ ‘Can you think of 47 uses for urine?’ Supplying the answers to the above (well, maybe not all 47 uses), this presentation is a light-hearted but informative, insight into the domestic life of our C17th ancestors. The emphasis is on providing the context against which to set the documentary evidence for this period.
Followed by refreshments. Free admission for members, £2 for non-members
Janet Few
on
Coffers, Clysters, Comfrey and Coifs:
the lives of our seventeenth century ancestors
Why do you need a bum roll?’ ‘What colour were carrots in the C17th?’ ‘What did the Cavaliers use for deodorant?’ ‘Can you think of 47 uses for urine?’ Supplying the answers to the above (well, maybe not all 47 uses), this presentation is a light-hearted but informative, insight into the domestic life of our C17th ancestors. The emphasis is on providing the context against which to set the documentary evidence for this period.
Followed by refreshments. Free admission for members, £2 for non-members
Saturday 4th April, 19.30 in the Village Hall
Sampford Peverell Ghost workshop with Todd Gray
210 years ago a ‘tale of mystery’ aroused national curiosity. Extraordinary occurrences in a house in Sampford Peverell led to a spirited disagreement between a local clergyman and a newspaper editor. Were the strange happenings supernatural in origin, or was there a more earthly, human cause? This question is at the heart of the story of the Sampford Ghost that has divided opinion down to the present day. Come and join us when, for the first time ever, the full story will be revealed. Hear about our own body of research and witness the manifestation of new material by Devon Historian, Todd Gray. Not a soul should miss it!
Sampford Peverell Ghost workshop with Todd Gray
210 years ago a ‘tale of mystery’ aroused national curiosity. Extraordinary occurrences in a house in Sampford Peverell led to a spirited disagreement between a local clergyman and a newspaper editor. Were the strange happenings supernatural in origin, or was there a more earthly, human cause? This question is at the heart of the story of the Sampford Ghost that has divided opinion down to the present day. Come and join us when, for the first time ever, the full story will be revealed. Hear about our own body of research and witness the manifestation of new material by Devon Historian, Todd Gray. Not a soul should miss it!
NEWS!
On 12th Oct 2019 our book about Sampford Peverell during the First World War was given this 'highly commended' award by the Devon History Society!
Second Print Run!
This book has proved to be very popular and the first print run has sold out, so we have had a second batch printed. ' Sampford Peverell during the First World War' paints a picture of Sampford Peverell just before the war broke out and describes the lives of many of the villagers during the war years, whether at home or serving their country elsewhere. Biographical details are provided for the 24 men who died in the war, and for the 101 men and women who participated and survived. The book covers many aspects of life in the village during the war, such as recruitment, the roles of women, state regulations, fund raising, refugees, farming, and police cases.
Price : £6, plus postage and packing for those who cannot buy it in person.
To order your copy go to the ‘Contact Us’ page. It is also available via Amazon and at the village shop.
This book has proved to be very popular and the first print run has sold out, so we have had a second batch printed. ' Sampford Peverell during the First World War' paints a picture of Sampford Peverell just before the war broke out and describes the lives of many of the villagers during the war years, whether at home or serving their country elsewhere. Biographical details are provided for the 24 men who died in the war, and for the 101 men and women who participated and survived. The book covers many aspects of life in the village during the war, such as recruitment, the roles of women, state regulations, fund raising, refugees, farming, and police cases.
Price : £6, plus postage and packing for those who cannot buy it in person.
To order your copy go to the ‘Contact Us’ page. It is also available via Amazon and at the village shop.
Sampford Peverell at war
A film of our work to remember Sampford Peverell during the First World War is now available on You Tube. You can see it here:
https://youtu.be/Gio0Yb0E_1g
Much of the information we have found on those who took part in the war can be found here:
https://spsocresearch.weebly.com/ww1.html
And see below for details of our WW1 book.
A film of our work to remember Sampford Peverell during the First World War is now available on You Tube. You can see it here:
https://youtu.be/Gio0Yb0E_1g
Much of the information we have found on those who took part in the war can be found here:
https://spsocresearch.weebly.com/ww1.html
And see below for details of our WW1 book.
Latest information added:
Our 2018 data privacy statement can be seen on our 'About us' page
Photos of the entry for Sampford in the Exon Domesday on the Village History overview page
Licensed victualler records for Sampford Peverell 1661 - 1828 and 1903 on the Occupation Records page
Our 2018 data privacy statement can be seen on our 'About us' page
Photos of the entry for Sampford in the Exon Domesday on the Village History overview page
Licensed victualler records for Sampford Peverell 1661 - 1828 and 1903 on the Occupation Records page
Our contribution to the Devon History Society's 2015 AGM is mentioned, and summarised, in their February 2016 Newsletter which can be viewed on their website here:
http://www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/search/label/newsletter
http://www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/search/label/newsletter
Our full schedule for 2019 can be found on the Meetings and visits page
The film of our Navvies' Fair in May 2014 can be seen on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2l5uE59MA
Help needed
We are keen to hear from anyone who can help with any of the following:
The film of our Navvies' Fair in May 2014 can be seen on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2l5uE59MA
Help needed
We are keen to hear from anyone who can help with any of the following:
- Running our Natural History group
- Memories of people living in Sampford Peverll in WW2, or of people from the village who took part in the war.
- Anyone willing to help with transcriptions of more parish records (computer with Excel needed)
For more about Sampford Peverell as it is now see: http://www.sampfordpeverell.org.uk