Robert Hesketh
Writer & Photographer
Robert Hesketh is a freelance writer and photographer with a strong interest in local history. He has published over 60 Devon, Dorset and Somerset titles and written numerous illustrated articles for Dartmoor Magazine, The Countryman,Country Walking and other publications. He also contributes photographs of West Country landscape and people to the Picfair photographic library.
Talks
- Since 2002, Robert Hesketh has been giving talks to local history clubs, Women’s Institutes, societies, U3A and Probus Clubs on Devon themes. Please contact Robert if you would like further details or to offer him a booking.
Books
- Browse the books section for over 70 West Country titles. Covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, they include walks books, guides, histories and special interest titles. All are priced under £5.
Photography
- Robert’s photography reflects his broad range of book and magazine publications. He holds a large collection of digital images covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. The majority are landscapes, but also many photographs of historic buildings, craftspeople and local events, plus special collections ranging from railways to geology and inn signs.
- To see more, please visit Robert’s photo-gallery, or take a look at www.picfair.com.
Articles
- Robert Hesketh is author of over 60 West Country books and numerous magazine articles. He counts himself a lucky man: specializing in local history, walks and guidebooks, gives him the pleasant task of exploring and photographing the West’s incomparable land and seascapes.