Kirkham House Visits
We’re enjoying hosting visitors to Kirkham House, on behalf of English Heritage, this summer. We are open every Sunday in August and Bank Holiday Monday 31st, from 1pm to 4pm. No need to book, all welcome, donations greatly received. Come and see a well-preserved late medieval house, built of local stone, and believed to be […]
Jill Farrant
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jill Farrant, who died peacefully at Rowcroft Hospice on 2nd August 2026. Jill was well known and much loved in Paignton and across Torbay. As co-director and company leader of Bijou Theatre Productions, she took over the group from its founder, Greta Huggins in 1983 and […]
Behind the Scenes at Oldway Mansion
Members of the Society and Committee were treated to a very special behind-the-scenes tour of Oldway Mansion in May. Steve Willis, Managing Director of LTC Specialist Scaffolding Ltd, and his team provided a fascinating guided walkthrough of the grounds and interior including the iconic grand staircase and ballroom, with drawings of the planned restoration and […]
Victorian Paignton Town Trail Walk
Committee and Society members enjoyed a guided 3 mile walk on Sunday 12 April, starting from the Palace Avenue Gardens, War Memorial and led by Karen, our vice-chair. The walk was an opportunity to follow the new Victorian Paignton town trail which is now available as a booklet on this website.
2026 AGM
Our 36th Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 19 February at 7pm at Gerston Chapel, Torquay Road, Paignton. The AGM will be followed by a talk by Dr Kevin Dixon. All are welcome.