TALKS
TMS Lectures: January to April 2026
13th Jan, 10:45 am - 8th Apr 2026, 10:45 am
Browse all the upcoming lectures organised by Torquay Museum Society as part of their Spring season.
TALK: Eyes in the Sky: The History and Hope of Space Telescopes
3rd Mar 2026, 10:45 am
An overview of the current and upcoming spacebased telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope, the Nancy Roman Planet-hunting telescope due for launch in 2026/2027, and others already in the pipeline.
TALK: The Isles of Scilly
4th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
The beautiful Isles of Scilly off the western tip of Cornwall whilst rugged are endowed with a mild microclimate that enables exotic plants to thrive. This talk looks at the remarkable wealth of wildlife and stunning landscapes of Scilly. Peter has worked on the islands and leads tours there every year.
TALK: The History of a House in Hastings
10th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Jenny and Peter owned a house in Hastings with a romantic Pre-Raphaelite history. Using historical and art records, house exploration and archaeological excavation, they describe how they uncovered the history of the house... and its famous visitors.
TALK: The Life and Times of Galileo
11th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Keen amateur astronomer, telescope maker & musician Bud Budzynski looks at the less well known sides of the classic astronomer Galileo, using a ‘contemporary’ reporting style.
TALK: Around the World in Pictures and Music
17th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Described as a true feast for the senses, the presentation features photographs from Keith and his wife Janet’s extensive travels, complemented by carefully selected music.
TALK: Highlights of 2025
24th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Wildlife highlights including the ephemeral hair ice forming, the Golden Horsefly on Dartmoor and Humpback Whale in Cornwall.
TALK: Dartmoor's Stone Circles and Stone Rows
25th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
A local sacred sites tour guide and author of 14 books on sacred sites and ancient wisdom, Peter guides us around Dartmoor’s sacred sites and examines their relationship with their landscape.
TALK: The Agatha Christie Statue
31st Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Brixham based sculptor Elisabeth Hadley created the statues of Agatha Christie and her dog, Peter, unveiled in 2025 at Torquay harbour side. She talks to us about her work and the process involved in creating the tribute to the famous crime writer that has become such a focal point for residents and visitors.
TALK: The Torbay Civic Society
1st Apr 2026, 10:45 am
As co-Chair of Torbay Civic Society, David tells us about its history and activities, including the locations and background for some of the many Blue Plaques placed by the society around the bay.
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