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During 1924, this was a regular weekly column keeping readers up to date with the latest technology. As well as reporting the King’s speech, he directs readers to the current edition of the Radio Times which gives details of how the broadcast was achieved. He had also...

Tiverton has a long and proud housing history starting in the 16th century. John Greenway and John Waldron, both wealthy, but philanthropic, wool merchants, built their almshouses, looked after today, by the Tiverton Almshouse Trust. In the early 17th century, George...

There were several articles in the Gazette of late March 1924 referring to the Wolf Cubs Jamboree. Parents and local people had been very supportive with funding for their new hut and the Cubs wanted to demonstrate how well the building was being used. There were...

We are seeking a consultant to develop an outline interpretation strategy for Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. This will steer future improvements in managing and sharing our heritage and will involve significant community consultation to ensure we do so in a...

If you read the text of this advert for Savings Certificates, it gives a very good idea of family life in 1924. If the family kept to its savings plan, the £310 it would have saved by 1934 is equivalent to just under £28,000 today. A search of the Museum catalogue...

In late February 1924, Croscols, a bus company, wrote seeking permission from the Town Council, to start a daily bus service between Bampton and Tiverton. They proposed using a 20 seater bus and were offering to submit a timetable. They felt that the service would be...

We are seeking a consultant to undertake a structural roof survey for Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. The survey will be undertaken prior to applying for planning permission and listed building consent for installing photovoltaic panels. Read the tender for full...

We are seeking a consultant to develop a Building Energy Audit for Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. It will enable any short term improvements to be made through operational changes, and will enable for us to plan for zero carbon master planning as part of our...

In February 1924, a series of lectures and demonstrations in practical cookery were given in the Electric Theatre. They were promoted by Brown & Polson’s, then a famous Scottish flour maker. The Mayor welcomed Mrs Eva Davies, the demonstrator and included, in his...

In the 1920s, Canada was very keen to attract people working in agriculture to settle in their country. There was plenty of land available particularly in the centre of the country. In 1922 the Empire Resettlement Act gave assistance with travel and resettlement to...

At this time of year, the Gazette reports on the various Hunts taking place locally. Tiverton Beagles feature most weeks and at the beginning of January 1924, they describe the Meets they held over the Christmas period. They were invited to join the Otter Vale Beagles...

We are seeking a consultant to develop a Conservation Management Plan for Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. It will help create a clearer understanding of all aspects of the significance of the Museum site, the historic former school and associated buildings, but not...