Talks in aid of project to conserve the 400 year old monument to Sir Simon Leach and family in St Bartholomew's Church, Cadeleigh.
An evening of talks in aid of a project to conserve the 400 year old monument to Sir Simon Leach (son of a Crediton blacksmith) and family in St Bartholomew's Church, Cadeleigh.
'Fame to Oblivion in 4 Generations'
By Charles Noon. The importance of lawyers in the 17th Century, Leach and the Leach family, and similar Devon monuments.
'Conservation of 17th Century Monuments' in Devon
By Torquil and Ruth McNeilage of McNeilage Conservation, Talaton. The Leach monument in relation to similar Devon monuments
'Conservation of the original decorative polychrome'
By Torquil and Ruth McNeilage of McNeilage Conservation, Talaton. Revealing and conserving the original paintwork - how this monument may look.
Free admittance. All welcome. Donations welcomed. Light refreshments will be available in the interval. Parking is available in the village hall car park. Further information from 01392 435859 or hawkshaw1@hotmail.co.uk