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Rediscovering Tavistock's Maritime Legacy: The 16th Century Ship Wall Painting

The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW

  • 06 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

A talk on the remarkable discovery of one of the UK's best preserved Tudor ship wall paintings. Learn the intriguing story behind this historical find and its significance to the history of Tavistock and visit the new Guildhall exhibition

The rediscovery of a detailed 16th century ship wall painting, housed in a medieval building in the town's ancient market district has allowed experts from Tavistock Heritage Trust to explore Tavistock's rich mercantile and maritime history . This find sheds new light on Tavistock's trading connections, possibly extending to the Ottoman Empire and beyond.
Working with the County Archaeologist, the ship has been recreated in a dedicated area at the Guildhall, complemented by interpretation panels detailing the town's maritime heritage.
The original wall painting is on the first floor of the building that is now home to the Tavistock Refillery at 4 Market Street. As the painting is inaccessible to the public the Refillery will be hosting a computer recreation of the ship throughout Heritage Open Days.






Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:
4.30 - 5.30pm

Location & directions

The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0FW

Contact on day:
Geri Parlby
Telephone number:
+447824339036

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Book via the Tavistock Visitor Information Centre
Booking contact name:
Geri Parlby
Booking telephone number:
+447824339036
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.heritageintavistock.org/

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