# Event Details - **Event Name**: Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Local Studies Day celebrates the history of Plymouth and the surrounding area.About this EventDuring the day, local groups attending will display exhibitions on local history highlighting their current projects. This display will be open to the public and we actively encourage you to drop in throughout the day to talk about your own work.This year's Local Studies day has been organised by Plymouth Octopus' Community Heritage Network, in partnership with University of Plymouth's Plymouth Heritage Praxis Unit, The Box, and the Old Plymouth Society.Please email any enquiries to contact@localstudiesday.org8.00am Exhibitors Only9.00am Registration9.30am Housekeeping and Welcome9.45am Mike Griffiths – Listening to the Enemy10.30am Tea/Coffee11.00am Nick Higham - Mavericks – the Devon Connection11.45am Stephen Pryor – MI9 & coded Prisoner of War letters of Lt John Pryor RN, including panel where Stephen will be joined by Mike and Nick for questions from the floor12.30pm Lunch2.00pm Alan Butler – The Underground Scene in the City by the Sea2.45pm Owen Ryles – Charles Hamilton Smith & the tricky part of remaining unseen3.30pm Tea/Coffee4.00pm The Box Archive Film Programme4.45pm CloseLocationThe Sherwell Centre, North Hill, Plymouth PL4 8ER is part of the University of Plymouth and is close to local bus stops, Pay & Display car parks. The nearest long stay car parks are at Mayflower Street East, Drake Circus Shopping centre or in Regent Street, behind Charles Cross Police Station. A direct walk from Plymouth Railway Station takes approx 10 minutes.NOTE - The entrance is at the rear of the building, Sherwell Lane, NOT on North Hill.Find us at ///output.proof.improving Just type these three words into the what3words app for directions to the entrance.AccessibilityWe wish to ensure that every delegate can participate fully in this event. If you need special assistance, please let us know on the booking form. There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at the entrance, which is located opposite the Portland Building.Exhibitors' InformationPlease note, display spaces are limited and must be booked. Stands are in the Foyer of the Sherwell Centre, which is open to the public during the day. Publications and other items may be offered for sale. All groups must have public liability insurance and be responsible for their tables and the sale of their own stock. Items plugged into the mains supply must have been PAT tested and the health and safety of volunteers and visitors considered at all times. Unload and set up between 8am and 8.45am in The Sherwell Car park. All cars must be removed from this area by 8.50am.NB: Please be aware that photographs may be taken at this event and used for our own recording and marketing purposes. By booking on to this event you are giving your permission for your photograph to be used for the above purposes.Our describes how we collect and use personal information about you during and after your time as a member or supporter of our organisation, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It applies to all “members” and supporters (data subjects) of our organisation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plymouth/community-heritage-network-local-studies-day-spies-lies-and-secret-lives/100001983765357586 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Exhibitions, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Plymouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sherwell Centre - **lat**: 50.3756071 - **long**: -4.1374187 - **full address**: Sherwell Centre, North Hill, Plymouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/47de55a2034af27547bb3f7bf51134221b227c22d79ea8a2a8f132ead3345e67-rimg-w1000-h419-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772413369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives being held? - **A:** Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Sherwell Centre, North Hill, Plymouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives? - **A:** Tickets for Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives are priced at GBP 5 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityConference ticket for Local Studies DayGBP 5AvailableExhibitor ticket for Local Studies DayGBP 5Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives? - **A:** Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives is organized by POP and POP ideas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Community Heritage Network: Local Studies Day - Spies, Lies & Secret Lives is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Plymouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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