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Daily Devon Beetle from the List of Devon Beetles. See devonassoc.org.uk/list-of-devon-… for full searchable list - Cantharis figurata Mannerheim, 1843

Devonshire Dialect Dictionary For more details and DDD words see devonassoc.org.uk/ddd-the-dictio… make mows = to grimace, pull faces at

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A room with a view at National Trust À la Ronde, Exmouth today. #WindowsOnWednesday

First Little Ringed Plover of the year Exminster marshes in the mist. Plus a Grey lagged goose in the sun. Dartford Warbler on Pebblebed Heath. Devon @BirdGuides @BirdTrack @_BTO @SEDwildlife @waderquest #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Birds #Devon

The Historic England listing describes National Trust Knightshayes Court , Nr Tiverton, Devon, as ‘early French Gothic’. Built 1869-1874, for #AdoorableThursday

You're invited! Come and study the most beautiful treasures in the collections of Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives… ✨ Discover how illustrations in early printed books were produced ✨ Get up close to woodcuts & lithographs ✨ Explore how text and image come together to convey meaning Book your place on this unique workshop: bit.ly/art-of-book #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

On a beautiful #Devon morning why not explore this amazing county's natural and cultural riches with @DevonshireAssoc at devonassoc.org.uk

Devonshire Dialect Dictionary For more details and DDD words see devonassoc.org.uk/ddd-the-dictio… lairy = empty, unloaded

Daily Devon Beetle from the List of Devon Beetles. See devonassoc.org.uk/list-of-devon-… for full searchable list - Ctenicera cuprea (Fabricius, 1775)

Not all of architect William Burges designs were implemented at Knightshayes. This room has been painted according to his unexecuted plan. The ‘golden bed’ he designed is on loan from the V&A. #wednesdaywallpaintings #wallpaintingsonwednesday m

Green-winged orchid in flower today.

Traditional drystone hedgebanks are characteristic of Devon and Cornwall. They are a bank of earth faced with stone, and often form a living hedge with vegetation growing on top. At this property, traditional patterned drystone banks are still providing robust protection #history

Daily Devon Beetle from the List of Devon Beetles. See devonassoc.org.uk/list-of-devon-… for full searchable list - Trixagus obtusus (Curtis, 1827)

Devonshire Dialect Dictionary For more details and DDD words see devonassoc.org.uk/ddd-the-dictio… kees = cows

Granite Elements was set up 10 years ago this week, so to celebrate, here is a wood engraving I did for one of our first exhibitions. #mycreativeweek sees the start of a year of celebration for the group 😀🌿💚

We're hosting a unique workshop… an introduction to Palaeography! 🔎 Explore 14th century medical + culinary recipes 🔎 Based exclusively on records in our Library & Archives 🔎 Learn about the Middle English language 🔎 Learning materials provided 🔎 No practical experience required Wednesday 15 April | 2pm-4:30pm Book your tickets today: bit.ly/medical-remedi… #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Blackthorn is coming into flower

A sea of daffodils and lt National Trust Knightshayes this morning. #daffodils

Brilliant visit yesterday with the @DevonshireAssoc Buildings Section to the Old Law Library, Exeter with @ExeterCathedral archaeologist John Allan who shared his phenomenal knowledge and enthusiasm for this extraordinary medieval building.