The Institute

Upcoming events at The Institute

The Institute is a community centre in Ottery St Mary. Near Here currently lists 3 upcoming events, including History of Ottery St. Mary Schools by Andrea Cook, Ghosts, Royals and Ferrymen by Brian Margetson and The Amazing Mr Cotton by Brian Fernley.

History & Heritage

History of Ottery St. Mary Schools by Andrea Cook

Andrea will take us on a journey through the Victorian and Edwardian Eras to the First World War, discovering along the way many historical events and stories linked to Ottery’s schools.

Tue 21 Jul09:00The Institute

via The Institute

History & Heritage

Ghosts, Royals and Ferrymen by Brian Margetson

Over the past 25 years Brian has created a unique photographic archive and a fascinating catalogue of anecdotal stories of Britain’s working ferries. The results is an immensely varied collection of strange craft, interesting individuals and their stories, plus many unusual locations. The presentation focuses on river, estuary and inshore ferries, from rowing boats up to the Isle of Wight ferry.

Tue 20 Oct20:30The Institute

via The Institute

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The Amazing Mr Cotton by Brian Fernley

That was the name by which Ian Flemming referred to Sidney Cotton when they worked together in military intelligence during the Second World War. The story of Sidney Cotton is quite remarkable from his early days in Australia, learning to fly in the great war and hunting for seals in Newfoundland. From there he went on to spy for the secret service and develop aerial photography beyond what the RAF was capable of at the start of the second world war. In the post war period, he was involved in gun running for what he believed was a noble cause in addition to being profitable!

Tue 17 Nov19:30The Institute

via The Institute

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