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Doone Valley History Festival - R.D.Blackmore through the archive

Discover what amazing treasures the Exmoor Society hold in their archive about R.D.Blackmore the author of Lorna Doone.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join the Exmoor Society archivist and explore their extensive and varied catalogue of material about the famous author. Learn how the famed novel has created debate and continues to spark interest. This free talk by the Exmoor Society is an informative and entertaining look into the life of R.D.Blackmore and the novel Lorna Doone. Through the society's extensive archive collection on the subject.

This talk is free but a £5 donation would be welcomed.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Buttery Tearoom (EX35 6NU)

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces and a portable hearing loop available.

Other

This talk is being given by the Exmoor Society

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