Plant hunters and pioneers

by Caradoc Doy

Thursday 7 February 2013

The Story of the Veitch Nurseries of Exeter & Chelsea. They were the first commercial nursery in Britain to sponsor their own plant collectors. This illustrated talk highlights some of the well-known and interesting plants introduced by this important firm

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

25 Sep
2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012
This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.
9 Oct
2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012
Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.