The AGM of the Devon History Society takes place on Saturday 12th October 2025 at Exeter Central Library. It is followed by a talk and film footage from John Tompkins, a South West based independent film producer and director. The AGM is free for everyone to attend and the talk is free to DHS members, £4.00 to non-members. You are welcome to attend the whole event, just the AGM or just the talk. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the Library cafe.
10:30 - 11:00 Devon History Society's AGM
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12: 30 Talk: ‘Bringing History to Life through Film’ by John Tomkins
About John Tomkins
South West based film producer John Tomkins is an independent film producer and director who runs Emberlense Productions, based in Torbay. One of his specific interests is using film to bring the past to life in a way that engages modern audiences through visual storytelling. His talk uses some of his own short films to illustrate the challenges this brings to any film-maker.
As well as directing and producing his own films, such as the film on the Cary Archive he produced recently for the Friends of Devon Archives, he works with young film makers at South Devon and Exeter Colleges. He is the Director of the English Rivera film festival and produces films for the Agatha Christie International Festival.
The Rougemont Room is located in Exeter Library and can accessed via lift.
