Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo will undertake the 11 date “Bula Quo!” UK Winter tour in 2013 and return to Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 10 December 2013.
“Bula Quo!” is the title of the band’s forthcoming debut feature film (and soundtrack album). The film premieres in London on 1 July 2013 and goes on general release on 5 July, whilst the 2CD album is released on 10 June....
The Global Book Club will be taking a look at a piece of contemporary history that has affected many Plymouth residents.
Sherard Cowper-Coles served as a senior diplomat for Britain in Afghanistan between 2007 and 2010.
His memoir tells the story of the many people who worked to bring peace to a troubled country: Afghan and British, civilians and soldiers. Among them were Plymouth’s 42 Commando Royal Marines, who served tours of duty in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011.
The meeting is free to attend and there is no need to book. E veryone is welcome, and a summary...
Get an introduction to the main family history websites, see behind the scenes at the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office and learn how to use the family history room.
£10 per person.
Advance booking essential on 01752 305940 or email pwdro@plymouth.gov.uk .
Devonport Column is one of the city’s finest heritage buildings.
Now fully restored and renovated thanks to a Heritage Lottery Grant, the public can access the 124-foot viewing platform for the first time in more than 50 years, offering the finest views across the city, Dartmoor, Cornwall and the Sound.
Come and be part of the opening celebration featuring heritage, performances, entertainment, music and food for all ages. Admission to the celebration event is free.
Well-known Plymouth based artist Brian Pollard will also be exhibiting his artwork from Saturday...
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, come along to our Family History Day and get some help and advice from our experts from the Devon Family History Society, Plymouth Libraries, the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office and the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Admission is free and there is no need to book. Come along for as little or as long as you like.
Visit the Naval Heritage Centre and discover how the dockyard of the 1690s has grown into the largest Naval Base in Western Europe, and led to the creation of both Devonport and Torpoint.
Explore eight galleries of artefacts displayed in adjacent buildings in the historic South Yard. Take a guided tour of decommissioned nuclear submarine HMS Courageous to gain a fascinating glimpse into the world of the “Silent Service” (tours available throughout the day, booking available on-site at 10am, noon and 2pm, ID required for over 16s, under 16s must be accompanied, min 4ft/1.2m height...
Visit the Naval Heritage Centre and discover how the dockyard of the 1690s has grown into the largest Naval Base in Western Europe, and led to the creation of both Devonport and Torpoint.
Explore eight galleries of artefacts displayed in adjacent buildings in the historic South Yard. Take a guided tour of decommissioned nuclear submarine HMS Courageous to gain a fascinating glimpse into the world of the “Silent Service” (tours available throughout the day, booking available on-site at 10am, noon and 2pm, ID required for over 16s, under 16s must be accompanied, min 4ft/1.2m height...
