This talk by Dr Todd Gray will explored Christmas in Devon over the last 400 years.
Some aspects of the Christmas holiday were particularly Devonian – mummers, a gooding and the ashen faggot, while others, like Stir Up Sunday were much like other parts of England.
Dr Todd Gray has devoted his working career to the study of Devon’s history. His passion for his adopted county is self-evident through his publications and in his lectures. He has written more widely on Devon than any other historian and is at the heart of its historical community.
This talk by Dr Todd Gray will explored Christmas in Devon over the last 400 years.
Get a National Art Pass and explore Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK
How to get there
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LN
01271 346747
Opening times
10:00am-4:00pm
Refurbishments
The 2 Million Heritage Lottery Funded Long Bridge Wing was completed in 2009. Providing the museum with a new temporary exhibition space, community gallery, modern learning room and lift.
How to get there
The more you see, the more we do.
The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.