An opportunity for all those interested in researching historic churches to discover how to approach research, how their research might be of value to others and to gather valuable insights from those who have undertaken church research projects.
To be held at the Devon Rural Archive
Programme:
10:00 Registration Opens (refreshments in the exhibition gallery)
10:30 How to research a church building - Dr Stuart Blaylock, independent archaeologist
11:30 The importance of church research for managing change in historic churches
- Louise Bartlett, Senior Church Buildings Adviser & Exeter Diocesan Advisory Committee Secretary
12:30 Buffet Lunch
13:30 Roof Bosses: researching 'old' artefacts of significance - Dr Sue Andrew
14:15 Pinwill woodcarvings: researching 'modern' artefacts of significance
- Dr Helen Wilson
15:00 An introduction to determining the significance of historic churches
- Dr Bridget Gillard
15:30 Refreshments and end
Booking is essential. £22 per person.
To book please send a cheque payable to 'The Devonshire Association', with full contact details of those attending, to Abi Gray, Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone, Modbury PL21 0TW. Booking confirmation will be sent by email unless a s.a.e. is enclosed.
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