Local History Group

  • The group has been established for many years and was responsible for producing the book 'Sampford Brett - A Village History', now in its second edition.
  • The group is open to everyone and meets about four times a year in the Village Hall.
  • They have collected archive material over the years, including maps, photographs, press cuttings, taped recordings of residents, old minute books and census data.
  • There are current topics under investigation led by different people who have a particular interest, for example the history of the Courtenay family, who once owned the village.

Chairman - Mr Mike Ogilvie

Secretary - Mr Martin Blazey

Treasurer - Mr Phil Swan

Next event

Unveiling the illustrated De Brett family tree in the church at 3.00pm followed by a get-together in the Village Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

Next meeting

Visit to St. George's church, with a chance to see the 'De Brett' tomb, burial register, the bells and belfry.  Starts at 2.30pm.  Everyone is welcome.

 

AGM

Thursday 14 October in the Village Hall at 7.00pm.  Pictures of visits to Manor Farm and Nettlecombe, 2010 Census material on display and guest speaker Mr Paul Mansfield will give an illustrated talk on some aspect of local history.  Light refreshments will be available.