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Our Lectures & Excursions

Throughout the year, THRA conducts excursions to places of historical interest. We also hold eleven talks each year, open to members and the general public.

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Edward Foord Bromley’s disappearing New Town

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Presented by: Imogen Wegman

Imogen Wegman will talk about the 19th century history of New Town.

Scandal & graft: the outrageous career of George Dudfield

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Presented by: Alan Townsend

Alan Townsend speaks about the notorious life of George Dudfield.

Friendly Mission

Following parts of George Augustus Robinson’s Big River Mission

Public history and interpretation

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Presented by: Jody Steele

Archaeologist and heritage site manager, Jody Steele, will speak about the latest trends in public history and historic site interpretation.

Bothwell & Hollow Tree excursion

An excursion to visit properties south of Bothwell

Launceston: the first twenty years - a difficult birth

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Presented by: John Dent

John Dent will speak about the early history of Launceston.