Explore the museum’s collections and trace fascinating local history through the every day home life of Mid Devon folk.
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About us
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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Sing It Like You Mean It
This headline in the Tiverton Gazette in early September 1925 announced the impending visit of the ‘well known evangelist’ to the town. He was to hold a ‘mission’ in the town from the 6th-14th of the month. This was to follow a successful tour of Cornwall. At one of...
Help us add a rare posy ring to our collection
Help us add a rare posy ring to our collection We are hoping to raise £800 to purchase a beautiful gold and enamel posy ring dating to around 1700, recently found by a detectorist near Wembworthy. This part of Mid Devon is currently under-represented in our...
All Aboard: Recollections of the Tivvy Bumper
Long-time museum volunteer Graeme grew up locally and has vivid memories of travelling on the tivvy Bumper on local branch lines. We’re delighted to share some of his recollections as part of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th birthday celebrations. 'When I was four years old my...
Sing It Like You Mean It
This headline in the Tiverton Gazette in early September 1925 announced the impending visit of the ‘well known evangelist’ to the town. He was to hold a ‘mission’ in the town from the 6th-14th of the month. This was to follow a successful tour of Cornwall. At one of...
Help us add a rare posy ring to our collection
Help us add a rare posy ring to our collection We are hoping to raise £800 to purchase a beautiful gold and enamel posy ring dating to around 1700, recently found by a detectorist near Wembworthy. This part of Mid Devon is currently under-represented in our...