# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in North Devon - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Historian Todd Gray for a deep dive into the surprising story of Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in North Devon.About this EventTodd Gray is the author of Blackshirts in Devon - a detailed study of the British Union of Fascists in Devon, Plymouth and Exeter from 1933 to 1940. The Blackshirts under Oswald Mosley were active in North Devon and Mosley gave speeches in Barnstaple's pannier market. Come along for this free talk to learn more.Todd Gray FRHistS, MBE is probably Devon's best known historian who has written over 50 books on the history of Devon. He has won numerous awardsRecent publications include Exeter's Lost Buildings, Destruction from 1800 to 1899 (2023), Voices of Empire in Exeter, 1575 - 1996 (2024, in two volumes), Waterwogs and the Contested History of the Golliwog (2025) and Devon's Home Front Diaries, 1937 to 1945 (2025), the first county study from the Mass Observation archive.Part of our 'Back to the Market' project.The project will offer a wide variety of free workshops and events for all ages, including launching three artist commissions that will investigate key events from Barnstaple’s rich past. The commissions will culminate in an exhibition in the gallery, as well a variety of research presentations both in the Pannier Market and online.As an arts organisation that has been based in the market since the beginning of 2024, we love the hustle and bustle of the market and know what an important community asset we have here. In a time of online shopping and struggling high streets, we want to celebrate the market as the beating heart of the town, and we’re really looking forward to deep diving into its history through artistic expression and creative researching. We would like to thank Barnstaple Museum, Barnstaple Pannier Market, Sunrise Diversity and most importantly the Heritage Fund for making this project possible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnstaple/talk-with-historian-todd-gray-oswald-mosleys-blackshirts-in-north-devon/100001989031638173 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, literary-art, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Studio KIND at The Corn Store - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barnstaple - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Studio KIND at The Corn Store - **lat**: 51.0804904 - **long**: -4.059262599999999 - **full address**: Studio KIND at The Corn Store, Barnstaple Pannier Market, Barnstaple, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in North Devon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cd346d7f9b508bb8b4e1a7916429ecf40f9a89dced6f9cd26141f82ca54eea34-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc0f0f17-gmir.jpg?v=1779009402 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley s Blackshirts in North Devon being held? - **A:** Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley s Blackshirts in North Devon takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Studio KIND at The Corn Store, Barnstaple Pannier Market, Barnstaple, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley s Blackshirts in North Devon? - **A:** Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley s Blackshirts in North Devon is organized by Studio KIND.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talk with Historian Todd Gray - Oswald Mosley s Blackshirts in North Devon is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnstaple, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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