Archive for the ‘Devon’ Category

Torrington Museum

Friday, April 13th, 2007

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Displays the history of this ancient market town. Includes costumes, portraits and a collection of old postcard views of the town.

Torrington Heritage Museum
Torrington TIC
Castle Hill
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA

Telephone: 01805 626140

Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

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A history in miniature of Britain’s maritime and artistic past. Check their website for opening times.

Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
29 French Street
Teignmouth
Devon TQ14 8ST

Telephone : (01626) 777041

The Fairground Museum at Dingles Steam Village

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

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The fairground museum is within the steam village. Steam Engines, and much much more. Worth visiting this amazing collection as part of your Devon tour.

Dingles Steam Village
Milford Lifton
Devon
PL16 0AT

Telephone:01566 783425

St Nicholas Priory

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

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St Nicholas Priory is currently closed for conservation, repair and interpretation work. It will reopen around 2008.

The building itself is about a quarter of the original Priory. It was the domestic western wing and the monks’ guest house. Part of the building was sold and later converted to a grand Elizabethan residence by various wealthy merchants.

St Nicholas Priory
The Mint
Off Fore Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3BL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01392 665858

Allhallows Museum

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

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The museum displays local history as well as the Murch Gallery and the Norman Gallery. It houses a local lace collection too.

Allhallows Museum
High Street
Honiton
EX14 1PG

Telephone: +44 (0)1404 44966