A group of local people interested in the history of Brixton has started to draw up plans for an exhibition later this year to celebrate the last 50 years of Brixton's history in collaboration with St. Mary's School and the 50th anniversary of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in this area. Memories of the last 50 years are being captured on audio CD by Graham Searle. We are looking for people who remember Brixton 50 years ago so that we can hear their stories and record them for the parish archives. If you have a story to tell, or know someone who has, please contact Graham Searle on 01752 881638. We are also looking for anything that records the changes over the last 50 years such as photographs, plans, information about social events, new buildings, changes in the use of building and land, new planting and information about the lanes and footpaths - particularly in the AONB area south of the A379 for the exhibition.

Another exhibition about the longer history of Brixton is being planned for 2011. In preparation, the group is making an inventory of the vast amount of important material held by local interested people. Again we are looking for people with pictures, plans, documents etc. on all aspects of Brixton's history e.g. transport, farming, buildings, the River Yealm, the brickworks & quarrying and market gardening, the Feoffee Trust, St. Mary's Church and churchyard, the Chapel, the school, manor houses and cottages etc. - anything which can illustrate the rich history of Brixton. You may have some unique information!

The group plans to set up a Brixton History Group with regular meetings in the Autumn with speakers and visits and also to make links with other history groups. Watch this space for further details! As well as contacting Graham, you can also ring Elaine Tapper on 01752 880144.