This group was formed in April 1999, and already has some 150+ members. It meets on the last Saturday in the Winter months at Albaston Methodist Chapel to listen to a talk given by one of the group, or a visitor. During the Summer different visits or field trips are organised.

One of the main functions of the group is to support the Parish Archive. A Newsletter, called Tamar History, is published three times a year with reports of recent meetings and a brief look at news and research. At the moment, membership is £4 per annum (+ £4 post and packing for overseas members), 50% of the subscriptions being donated to the Calstock Parish Archive Trust.

Benefits of becoming a member include, a free copy of the Newsletter three times a year, 50% reduction of entrance fees to all our activities, free use of the Parish Archive at any of its normal open sessions.

Copies of some of the back issues of the Tamar History Newsletter may be purchased.

Future Activities
Meetings will be held at the new Methodist Church at Albaston
followed by Refreshments

Saturday 25th September 7.30 pm
AGM followed by “Post Haste”
In her talk retired librarian Jean Sharman will explore the centuries old history of The Royal Mail from its origins to the present day.

Saturday 30th October 7.30 pm
Arsenic – its production and use
Kingsley Rickard from the Trevithick Society will explain how refined arsenic is obtained from its ore and describe the many uses of this intriguing substance.

Saturday 27th November 7.30 pm
Pioneer Dartmoor Photography of the 1860s and 1870s
Before Robert Burnard began his well-known documentary photography of Dartmoor in the late 1880s a few photographers were recording Dartmoor and its surroundings from the early 1860s onwards. This talk by Dr Tom Greeves will illustrate and explore their remarkable work.

For general enquiries about the group email
secretary@calstockhistory.org.uk

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