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
Upcoming events
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