Photo of Dr Andrew Thrush giving a lecture. Behind him, a screen displays a slide which shows the lecture title 'Exeter and Parliament 1559-1629'

The first speaker in the afternoon session of the 2026 #HistoryBookFestival is Dr Andrew Thrush, giving us a glimpse into the #history of #Exeter 's #politics in the 16th & 17th centuries #skystorians #ExeterLocalHistorySociety #Devon

Photo of Dr Todd Gray giving a talk. He stands at a lectern, a screen behind him showing a monochrome photo from WWII featuring crowds and members of the military.

Next speaker at the #Exeter #History #Book Festival at The Mint Centre is #DrToddGray, sharing some poignant insights into #Devon 's #HomeFront Diaries.

#WWII #skystorians #HistoryBook #ExeterLocalHistorySociety

Photo of a billboard in Exeter, Devon, featuring a Roman Centurion, and advertising office spaces to let. Wording reads "What did the Romans ever do for Exeter? They gave it Quintana Gate. Officorums to let" plus office dimensions and letting agent contact details.

First speaker of the day is Dr John Salvatore, with a fascinating insight into the #Romans in #Exeter.

#ExeterLocalHistorySociety
#LocalHistory #RomanBritain #Devon #archaeology #history #skystorians #WhatDidTheRomansEverDoForExeter

Exeter History Book Festival - Exeter Observer One-day event with talks from four Devon historians and stalls from local heritage organisations.

We're at the #Exeter #History #Book Festival today, at The Mint Centre. We have books, we have coffee and we're talking about #Devon 's Forgotten #Witches at 2.30.
#ExeterLocalHistorySociety
#LoveBooks ##HistoryBook #skystorians #LocalHistory #WitchSky

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