South West Maritime History Society Annual Lecture

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Mathews Hall Topsham | Exeter, EN

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How did the South West help shape the Stuart Navy?
Join historian and author David Davies for the David Clement Memorial Lecture 2026. This illustrated talk explores the vital role of ports such as Plymouth and Dartmouth in the development of England’s naval power during the Stuart period.
David Davies is Chair of the Society for Nautical Research and author of the Journals of Matthew Quinton naval novels.
📍 Matthews Hall, Topsham
📅 Friday 22 May · 7:00 pm
🎟 Tickets £7
👉 Book here: https://www.swmaritime.org.uk/product/david-clement-memorial-lecture-the-stuart-navy-in-the-west-country/
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