The Clement Memorial Lecture: Naval Impressment and the Age of Revolution

The Clement Memorial Lecture: Naval Impressment and the Age of Revolution - Topsham Museum

17 March 2022 17 March 2022

When: 17 March 2022
Where: Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham
Time: 1930 - 2130
Cost: £3
Suitable for: Not suitable for children

Speaker:   Dr James Davey, University of Exeter

This lecture is in memory of our former chairman and president David Clement.  

Dr James Davey of Exeter University Maritime department will be speaking about navel impressment. Used as a means of crewing warships, residents of seaports lived in fear of ‘press gangs’ pouncing on mariners in these communities. Often merchant ships were raided for men, so Topsham was always afraid of the ‘press gangs’ The navy was desperate for crew so recruitment by force had to be used.  

A bar will be available before the lecture along with a selection on Museum publications.  

lecture begins at 7.30 p.m. but doors open at 6.45 p.m.

Admission £3 payable at the door. To reserve a seat please use the following link: 

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