Dr. Ingrid Pollard – Residency and Research Partner 2021-22
Display 6th August 2022 - 29th October 2022
Explore our Book of the Month
As it is the season to be poking around in rock pools and enjoying the Devon coast, our Book of the Month is Landsborough’s A popular history of British sea-weeds. Published in 1849, this work invited amateur and expert alike to take delight in the natural history of the seashore. The DEI is lucky to hold a copy formerly owned by Mrs Griffiths of Torquay – the Queen of Seaweed.
The Next Chapter project update – May 2022
Our Director Emma, explains the phasing of capital works and what to expect over the coming months.
Do drop in to one of our Project Cafes which happen on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Courtenay Room, where you can find out more and ask any questions over a cup of tea.
Lifelong learning and community programme
Join in with our programme of events and workshops for all ages in July, August and September 2022
Endangered Books - will you rescue a book?
This year’s list of Endangered Books includes important works by Victorian female authors, an early 19th century account of slavery in the West Indies, a magnificent first collected edition of Euclid’s Elements, early scientific and natural history works and descriptions of voyages and travels, notably Johann Burckhardt’s ‘rediscovery’ (by Europeans) of the ancient city of Petra.
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