Taking place on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August, Devonport’s history will be revealed through a guided walking tour of Devonport’s most interesting historical buildings and monuments. The tour will include the Market Hall, St Aubyn’s Church, The Mechanics Institute, Cumberland Green (Piquet Barracks) and Devonport Guildhall. The journey ends with a tour of Devonport Guildhall and an opportunity to climb Devonport Column.Devonport Guildhall History Evenings
Taking place on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August, Devonport’s history will be revealed through a fascinating guided walking tour of Devonport’s most interesting historical buildings and monuments. The tour will take you to the Market Hall, St Aubyn’s Church, The Mechanics Institute, Cumberland Green (Piquet Barracks) and Devonport Guildhall. The journey ends with a tour of Devonport Guildhall and an opportunity to climb Devonport Column.
A final question & answer session with your guide concludes the evening, accompanied by freshly baked pizza from the Column Bakehouse, Devonport Guildhall’s own artisan bakery. You’ll also be given a refreshing glass of wine!
Times: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Price: £12.50 per person - please purchase tickets in advance directly from Devonport Guildhall, or by phoning 01752 395028.
For more information, contact info@realideas.org
Devonport Guildhall was part of the centrepiece of John Foulston's development of a civic centre around Ker Street in the 1820s, when the district Plymouth Dock gained independent status as the town of Devonport. See Devonport Column and Foulston's Devonport for further background.