Explore the museum’s collections and trace fascinating local history through the every day home life of Mid Devon folk.
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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is a treasure trove of fascinating objects and quirky artefacts that weave incredible stories about the people who lived here.
The galleries show everything from lace making to laundry, bicycles to brewing and carts to costume.
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life was started by a few energetic individuals concerned that many of the objects and much of the information about Tiverton and the surrounding areas would be lost if nothing was done to collect them in the rapidly changing post-war world.
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Christmas Build Up
At the end of November, adverts were beginning to appear to tempt shoppers in the lead up to Christmas. There was obviously competition between shops which sold ingredients for seasonal recipes! Some Exeter businesses advertised in the surrounding, local...
The Tiverton Gazette, at the beginning of November 1924, devoted two whole pages to the local and regional results of the General Election which was held on October 29th. Villages also celebrated the victory. In 1924 the turnout was a massive 90%. In this year’s...
Up Gilbert!
For the fourth time in two years, Mid Devon prepared for a General Election. The election of November 1922 was followed by two during 1923. The result in December 1923 was a majority of just 3 for the Liberals after a recount of the 24,600 votes cast. The Tiverton...
Christmas Build Up
At the end of November, adverts were beginning to appear to tempt shoppers in the lead up to Christmas. There was obviously competition between shops which sold ingredients for seasonal recipes! Some Exeter businesses advertised in the surrounding, local...
The Tiverton Gazette, at the beginning of November 1924, devoted two whole pages to the local and regional results of the General Election which was held on October 29th. Villages also celebrated the victory. In 1924 the turnout was a massive 90%. In this year’s...