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We can’t tell if the lace in the curtains sold in Carey’s shop was made in Tiverton. Certainly, the invention of the Bobbinet machine by John Heathcoat in the early 1800s must have contributed to the expansion of the lace curtain industry. It was only when wide,...

There was a long article in the Tiverton Gazette in the early days of February 1925 headed ‘Electric Power’. For the first time, politicians were discussing various aspects of production and distribution of electricity. The use of electric power was increasing...

In early January 1925, there was a small article in the Tiverton Gazette with the heading ‘Clouted Cream’. Sometimes known as ‘clouted’ cream from the word ‘clout’ which means ‘patch’ referring to the crust which forms as the cream is being made. The virtues of...

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...

We are incredibly grateful for the funding provided through Mid Devon District Council’s Prosperity Fund, which has allowed us to make significant improvements to the visitor experience at Tiverton Museum in recent months. Thanks to this support, we have been able to...

Position: Assistant Visitor Information Officer Organisation: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life Location: Tiverton, Devon, UK Closing date: 9am Monday 24th March Job Type: Fixed Term contract (12 months). Part Time: 6 hours per week (Saturday). Salary: £3,809.52 pro...

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....

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...

Posy Ring inscribed 'I Live in Hope', Wool Trade Gallery - A poem by Emma Phillips, read by Beccy Lloyd. https://youtube.com/shorts/D69BFeA6Gls?si=N2KxsPvv0TNSolVH   She loved me not; not then, when I offered her my boyish charms in cuckoo–spit and daisies, not...

As the 1920s advanced more and more adverts for cars appeared in the Tiverton Gazette. Car ownership was, however, far beyond the reach of most people. The cheapest of these Rover cars was the equivalent of 6 months pay for the average worker in 1925. In 1920, there...

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...

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...