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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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The First Tiverton Gazette
Although the newspaper was ‘free’, the overseas subscribers did pay for postage! As you know from these articles, the Museum holds many historic copies of the Tiverton Gazette. The first edition appeared in April 1858 under the editorship of a young man, Robert Were....
Modern Banking?
In early December 1924, two adverts for banks appeared in the Gazette. They are both names which are still recognisable today. The Tiverton & District Directory of 1923, which we hold in our Library, indicates that as well as these two banks there were branches of...
What’s in a Name…. Cosway Road
Richard COSWAY was baptised in Oakford in November 1742, the son of Richard and Mary. It soon became clear that, even as a young child, he had real artistic flair. He went to London, aged 12 to develop his talents and, while studying, won several prizes. He painted in...
The First Tiverton Gazette
Although the newspaper was ‘free’, the overseas subscribers did pay for postage! As you know from these articles, the Museum holds many historic copies of the Tiverton Gazette. The first edition appeared in April 1858 under the editorship of a young man, Robert Were....
Modern Banking?
In early December 1924, two adverts for banks appeared in the Gazette. They are both names which are still recognisable today. The Tiverton & District Directory of 1923, which we hold in our Library, indicates that as well as these two banks there were branches of...