When I visited Bath a couple of weekends ago I found a Devon connection.
#devonhistory #bathabbey #churchmonuments #newtonabbot
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#devonhistory #bathabbey #churchmonuments #newtonabbot
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October 25, 2026 at 8:29 AM
When I visited Bath a couple of weekends ago I found a Devon connection.
#devonhistory #bathabbey #churchmonuments #newtonabbot
Read more here
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#devonhistory #bathabbey #churchmonuments #newtonabbot
Read more here
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Memorial to, Sir Peter Carew, in Exeter Cathedral and a panel on display at Dartmouth Castle.
Kate Champernowne/Astley’s cousin was quite a character!
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Kate Champernowne/Astley’s cousin was quite a character!
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
September 28, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Memorial to, Sir Peter Carew, in Exeter Cathedral and a panel on display at Dartmouth Castle.
Kate Champernowne/Astley’s cousin was quite a character!
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Kate Champernowne/Astley’s cousin was quite a character!
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Thank you English Heritage and guides Nigel and Jeremy for an excellent Heritage Opens Days tour at Berry Pomeroy this evening. So interesting to learn more about the layout, scale and grandeur of Edward Seymour’s Jacobean mansion.
#heritageopendays #berrypomeroycastle #devonhistory
#heritageopendays #berrypomeroycastle #devonhistory
September 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Thank you English Heritage and guides Nigel and Jeremy for an excellent Heritage Opens Days tour at Berry Pomeroy this evening. So interesting to learn more about the layout, scale and grandeur of Edward Seymour’s Jacobean mansion.
#heritageopendays #berrypomeroycastle #devonhistory
#heritageopendays #berrypomeroycastle #devonhistory
#OTD 8 September 1596 died Sir John Gilbert,
nephew of Kate Astley (Kat Ashley), elder brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh.
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#devonhistory #gilbertfamily #elizabethan #katashley
nephew of Kate Astley (Kat Ashley), elder brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Read more
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#devonhistory #gilbertfamily #elizabethan #katashley
September 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM
#OTD 8 September 1596 died Sir John Gilbert,
nephew of Kate Astley (Kat Ashley), elder brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Read more
rosemarygriggs.co.uk/blog/48/
#devonhistory #gilbertfamily #elizabethan #katashley
nephew of Kate Astley (Kat Ashley), elder brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Read more
rosemarygriggs.co.uk/blog/48/
#devonhistory #gilbertfamily #elizabethan #katashley
#otd Whit Monday 1549, after the murder of William Hellions in Sampford Courtenay, Devon men joined those of Cornwall in the ‘prayer book rebellion’.
Katherine Astley’s cousin, uncle and brother were involved in suppressing the uprising.
#devonhistory
Katherine Astley’s cousin, uncle and brother were involved in suppressing the uprising.
#devonhistory
June 8, 2026 at 6:04 AM
#otd Whit Monday 1549, after the murder of William Hellions in Sampford Courtenay, Devon men joined those of Cornwall in the ‘prayer book rebellion’.
Katherine Astley’s cousin, uncle and brother were involved in suppressing the uprising.
#devonhistory
Katherine Astley’s cousin, uncle and brother were involved in suppressing the uprising.
#devonhistory
All Hallows Church, Broadwood Kelly, Devon was substantially rebuilt in the late 15th/ early 16th century.
Look out for more about this delightful church coming soon from Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller (that’s me) on Substack
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
Look out for more about this delightful church coming soon from Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller (that’s me) on Substack
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
May 30, 2026 at 7:20 AM
All Hallows Church, Broadwood Kelly, Devon was substantially rebuilt in the late 15th/ early 16th century.
Look out for more about this delightful church coming soon from Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller (that’s me) on Substack
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
Look out for more about this delightful church coming soon from Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller (that’s me) on Substack
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
Arms of Champernowne on a bench end at St Peter’s Church. North Tawton.Oliver Champernowne (d.aft. 1340) married co-heiress Eglina Valletort, who brought lands there into the family. Her sister Elizabeth married Richard C bringing Modbury.
#woodensday #devonhistory
#woodensday #devonhistory
May 20, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Arms of Champernowne on a bench end at St Peter’s Church. North Tawton.Oliver Champernowne (d.aft. 1340) married co-heiress Eglina Valletort, who brought lands there into the family. Her sister Elizabeth married Richard C bringing Modbury.
#woodensday #devonhistory
#woodensday #devonhistory
Octagonal 15th century font at St. Mary’s Atherington, North Devon, a gem of a church with some interesting Champernowne connections. In the 12th century Jordan de Champernon held the nearby manor of Unberleigh.
#FontsonFriday #devonhistory
#FontsonFriday #devonhistory
May 15, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Octagonal 15th century font at St. Mary’s Atherington, North Devon, a gem of a church with some interesting Champernowne connections. In the 12th century Jordan de Champernon held the nearby manor of Unberleigh.
#FontsonFriday #devonhistory
#FontsonFriday #devonhistory
In Plymouth today to meet members of the Richard III Society. Thank you for giving us such a warm welcome.
#historytalks #bringinghisyorytolife #daughtersofdevon #tudor #devonhistory
#historytalks #bringinghisyorytolife #daughtersofdevon #tudor #devonhistory
May 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
In Plymouth today to meet members of the Richard III Society. Thank you for giving us such a warm welcome.
#historytalks #bringinghisyorytolife #daughtersofdevon #tudor #devonhistory
#historytalks #bringinghisyorytolife #daughtersofdevon #tudor #devonhistory
Close to home today with this view across the fields to 15th century St.Mary’s, Wolborough, where John Raleigh, half bother of Sir Walter, was married and buried.
I walk this way to my allotment.
#SteepleSaturday
#devonhistory
I walk this way to my allotment.
#SteepleSaturday
#devonhistory
April 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Close to home today with this view across the fields to 15th century St.Mary’s, Wolborough, where John Raleigh, half bother of Sir Walter, was married and buried.
I walk this way to my allotment.
#SteepleSaturday
#devonhistory
I walk this way to my allotment.
#SteepleSaturday
#devonhistory
A 15th or 16th century face on a roof boss at All Hallows, Broadwoodkelly.
He may have looked down on members of the Gilbert family of Compton and Greenway who held a manor nearby.
#woodensday #devonhistory
He may have looked down on members of the Gilbert family of Compton and Greenway who held a manor nearby.
#woodensday #devonhistory
April 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM
A 15th or 16th century face on a roof boss at All Hallows, Broadwoodkelly.
He may have looked down on members of the Gilbert family of Compton and Greenway who held a manor nearby.
#woodensday #devonhistory
He may have looked down on members of the Gilbert family of Compton and Greenway who held a manor nearby.
#woodensday #devonhistory
Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller visits the tomb of Sir Gawen Carew in Exeter Cathedral.
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#devonhistory
rosemarygriggs.substack.com/p/sir-gawen-...
#devonhistory
Sir Gawen Carew and his confusing tomb
This time Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller visits Exeter Cathedral and the elaborate tomb of Sir Gawen Carew.
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April 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Devon’s Tudor Time Traveller visits the tomb of Sir Gawen Carew in Exeter Cathedral.
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#devonhistory
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#devonhistory
A small recumbent effigy in armour in St John the Baptist, Marldon, Devon may represent Otho ( Otes) Gilbert, died 1494. His grandson, another Otho, married Katherine Champernowne.
#MonumentsMonday
#devonhistory
#MonumentsMonday
#devonhistory
February 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A small recumbent effigy in armour in St John the Baptist, Marldon, Devon may represent Otho ( Otes) Gilbert, died 1494. His grandson, another Otho, married Katherine Champernowne.
#MonumentsMonday
#devonhistory
#MonumentsMonday
#devonhistory
St. Mary’s, Berry Pomeroy. Wall monument to Rev. John Prince (1643-1723), vicar of Berry Pomeroy for over 40 years.
Author of "The Worthies of Devon" — biographies of Devon's many notable figures — probably finished in 1697.
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Author of "The Worthies of Devon" — biographies of Devon's many notable figures — probably finished in 1697.
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
January 26, 2026 at 8:28 AM
St. Mary’s, Berry Pomeroy. Wall monument to Rev. John Prince (1643-1723), vicar of Berry Pomeroy for over 40 years.
Author of "The Worthies of Devon" — biographies of Devon's many notable figures — probably finished in 1697.
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Author of "The Worthies of Devon" — biographies of Devon's many notable figures — probably finished in 1697.
#MonumentsMonday #devonhistory
Exeter Cathedral. The splendid tomb of Sir John Gilbert, (d1596) whose birthday is tomorrow. Beside him, his wife Elizabeth Chudleigh, at his feet a squirrel. Eldest son of Katherine Champernowne and Otho (Otes) Gilbert.
#monumentsmonday
#devonhistory
#monumentsmonday
#devonhistory
January 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Exeter Cathedral. The splendid tomb of Sir John Gilbert, (d1596) whose birthday is tomorrow. Beside him, his wife Elizabeth Chudleigh, at his feet a squirrel. Eldest son of Katherine Champernowne and Otho (Otes) Gilbert.
#monumentsmonday
#devonhistory
#monumentsmonday
#devonhistory
My biggest costume achievement of 2025- completing an early Tudor outfit inspired by the tomb brass of Devon woman Honor Basset, later Lady Lisle in time for a special event at Coldridge in May.
#Tudor #historicalcostume #devonhistory
#Tudor #historicalcostume #devonhistory
December 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My biggest costume achievement of 2025- completing an early Tudor outfit inspired by the tomb brass of Devon woman Honor Basset, later Lady Lisle in time for a special event at Coldridge in May.
#Tudor #historicalcostume #devonhistory
#Tudor #historicalcostume #devonhistory
My holiday newsletter is out! Check your spam folder if you’re on the list!
#authornewsletter #holidaynews #historicalfictionauthor #tudorhistory #devonhistory
#authornewsletter #holidaynews #historicalfictionauthor #tudorhistory #devonhistory
December 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
My holiday newsletter is out! Check your spam folder if you’re on the list!
#authornewsletter #holidaynews #historicalfictionauthor #tudorhistory #devonhistory
#authornewsletter #holidaynews #historicalfictionauthor #tudorhistory #devonhistory
Had fun recording five snippets from Devon history at BBC Radio Devon this morning. They will be included in a series of programmes called ‘Secret Devon’ — going out on Monday’s soon.
#history #devonhistory #bbcradiodevon #radiorecording
#history #devonhistory #bbcradiodevon #radiorecording
October 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Had fun recording five snippets from Devon history at BBC Radio Devon this morning. They will be included in a series of programmes called ‘Secret Devon’ — going out on Monday’s soon.
#history #devonhistory #bbcradiodevon #radiorecording
#history #devonhistory #bbcradiodevon #radiorecording
You can’t go far in Devon without spotting the coat of arms of the Courtenay family. Here in stained glass at All Saints, East Budleigh
#StainedGlassSunday #devonhistory
#StainedGlassSunday #devonhistory
July 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
You can’t go far in Devon without spotting the coat of arms of the Courtenay family. Here in stained glass at All Saints, East Budleigh
#StainedGlassSunday #devonhistory
#StainedGlassSunday #devonhistory
Church of All Saints, East Budleigh. The tower is likely from the time of Edmund Lacy, Bishop of Exeter 1420-55.
Standing tall when I visited last week. Built to last!
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
Standing tall when I visited last week. Built to last!
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
June 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Church of All Saints, East Budleigh. The tower is likely from the time of Edmund Lacy, Bishop of Exeter 1420-55.
Standing tall when I visited last week. Built to last!
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
Standing tall when I visited last week. Built to last!
#SteepleSaturday #devonhistory
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I’m visiting Cornwood WI this evening so it has to be this dress.
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
June 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’m visiting Cornwood WI this evening so it has to be this dress.
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
Another photo from last Saturday’s event at Coldridge, Devon.
I’m pleased to see that hem looking so even!
#briginghistorytolife #coldridge #daughtersofdevon #historytalks #tudorcostume #devonhistory
I’m pleased to see that hem looking so even!
#briginghistorytolife #coldridge #daughtersofdevon #historytalks #tudorcostume #devonhistory
May 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Another photo from last Saturday’s event at Coldridge, Devon.
I’m pleased to see that hem looking so even!
#briginghistorytolife #coldridge #daughtersofdevon #historytalks #tudorcostume #devonhistory
I’m pleased to see that hem looking so even!
#briginghistorytolife #coldridge #daughtersofdevon #historytalks #tudorcostume #devonhistory
#histficmay
Day 23
Not exactly sequels, rather a series.
Mistress of Dartington Hall, due out in July, follows Roberda and the Champernownes of Dartington through the time of the Spanish Armada, and beyond.
#historicalfiction #devonhistory #armada
Day 23
Not exactly sequels, rather a series.
Mistress of Dartington Hall, due out in July, follows Roberda and the Champernownes of Dartington through the time of the Spanish Armada, and beyond.
#historicalfiction #devonhistory #armada
May 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
#histficmay
Day 23
Not exactly sequels, rather a series.
Mistress of Dartington Hall, due out in July, follows Roberda and the Champernownes of Dartington through the time of the Spanish Armada, and beyond.
#historicalfiction #devonhistory #armada
Day 23
Not exactly sequels, rather a series.
Mistress of Dartington Hall, due out in July, follows Roberda and the Champernownes of Dartington through the time of the Spanish Armada, and beyond.
#historicalfiction #devonhistory #armada