Talk by Dr Todd Gray: Honest History? North Devon’s writers for Mass Observation, 1937 to 1945
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, Barnstaple, EX32 8LN
Saturday 3rd October 2026
North Devon contributed fascinating accounts of their wartime lives for Mass Observation, that 1930s project in which the British recorded everyday life. In this lecture, Dr Todd Gray will explore the inner thoughts of a generation who lived through one of the most critical periods in British history.
This seminar is part of the Museum's exhibition, North Devon’s Home Front Writers, 1937-45, which runs until 17 October. For more details, visit the Museum's website. Attendance is free but places are limited and advanced booking is recommended.
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About the speaker
Dr Todd Gray is Honorary Research Fellow at Exeter University and the author of a wide range of books on the history of Devon.
This seminar is part of the Museum's exhibition, North Devon’s Home Front Writers, 1937-45, which runs until 17 October. For more details, visit the Museum's website. Attendance is free but places are limited and advanced booking is recommended.
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About the speaker
Dr Todd Gray is Honorary Research Fellow at Exeter University and the author of a wide range of books on the history of Devon.
