David Clement Memorial Lecture: The Stuart Navy in the West Country
£7.00
Join historian David Davies for the David Clement Memorial Lecture 2026. In this illustrated talk David will explore the South West’s vital role in the Stuart Navy. Discover how ports like Plymouth and Dartmouth shaped naval power through strategy, infrastructure, and royal influence. 7 pm, Matthews Hall, Topsham.
A fascinating insight into the South West’s maritime past.
Reserve your place now – £7.00
Description
Join us for the David Clement Memorial Lecture 2026, presented by the South West Maritime History Society.
How did the South West help shape the Stuart Navy?
In this illustrated talk, historian and author David Davies explores the vital role played by ports such as Plymouth and Dartmouth during the Stuart period. Far from being peripheral, the region was central to naval operations, strategy, and royal influence.
Drawing on original research, the lecture reveals:
- The importance of the South West as a working naval hub
- Royal visits and their impact on regional maritime power
- How local infrastructure supported national naval ambition
David Davies is a distinguished historian, novelist, and Chair of the Society for Nautical Research, bringing both academic insight and engaging storytelling to this fascinating subject.
Talk starts at 7.00 pm, doors open at 6.30 pm
📚 A maritime history bookstall will be available, including titles by the speaker.
