Devonshire Association presents


David Pugsley

Two Famous Duels –Two Celebrated Trials


Dr David Pugsley is a specialist in the history of duelling. He is the author of An Introduction to the Law, Practice and Etiquette of Duelling in English Legal History. This talk tells the story of the 1803 duel when Colonel Robert Montgomery was fatally wounded by Captain, later Rear Admiral, James MacNamara, one time resident of Spring Garden in Station Road beside the Woodlands Hotel. David will also provide a dramatic account of the last known duel in Devon, when Judge John Jeffcott fatally wounded Dr. Peter
Hennis at Haldon racecourse in 1833.


Tickets sold on the door by Devonshire Association

Admission £3 members, £5 non-members, by card (preferred) or cash

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Friday 13 Nov 2026 14:30

This event does not require booking

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