ABOUT THE SOCIETY

Founded in 1986, the Colyton Parish History Society has 150 members whose
aim is to encourage and promote the study of local history.

Activities:
A programme of talks on a variety of local history subjects; many given by members
presenting the results of their own research.

Please click the 'Programme' button on the left for full details.

Town Tours:
 Vicarage Sreet, Colyton

 

Throughout the year the Society can arrange guided tours of
the town and St Andrew's Church for pre booked parties.
Please click the Home Page button for details.

 

 

 

The Local History centre:
  • The Colyton Parish History Society has a Local History Centre containing an exhibition and Family records.
     
  • Click the 'Local Centre' button on the menu to see the centre
     
  • The Local Centre houses an exhibition, a research facility, and the Society's collection of deeds, documents, books, photographs, maps, and other records relating to Colyton's history.
    Additions to this collection    are most welcome; items can be left for copying with Colin Haynes at Haynes Hardware, Market Place (please record your name and address clearly before handing in your material for copying).

Research
A number of research projects have been undertaken or are under way. These include;
the architectural history of St Andrew's church, the water mills of the Coly Valley,
a record of the headstones in the cemetery, old pubs and inns, and the Monmouth Rebellion.

Ordering Publications:
Please order publications from Colin Haynes, Haynes of Colyton, 
                                               Market Place, Colyton, EX24 6JR

Illustrated Parish Map in full colour (23" x 16.5")  £3.00 + 70p  P&P

NEW BOOK
also available on CD

Launched 31st October 2007

East Devon people remember war time in and around Colyton.

Click Here for details

 

Written by Geoff Elliot and Published by Colyton Parish History Society

 

 

 

Book; Colyton Parish Through the Centuries.
Illustrated and edited by John Addie.
£3.50 + 70p P&P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book: The Most Rebellious Town in Devon
           By Colin Haynes

           £9.50 plus £1.00 P&P

 

 

 

History of the Feoffees double sided A4 leaflet. Send50p and SAE.

UK Membership of the Society:
Subscription is £5 for individuals or £8 for a couple. 
Please click the Membership button for a printable membership form.

Membership Secretary:  Mrs Glennis Ashbolt, Trichayne, Colyton, EX24 6SP
Tel: 01297 551289

Contact us -- we would love to hear from you whether you are a resident, past resident, or just
interested in Colyton we would be delighted to receive your feedback.
Any information on local history - buildings, people, etc is most welcome.

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