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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is delighted to have received funding to review and develop its popular schools programme, helping to ensure it continues to meet the changing needs of schools and pupils. The project will review the museum's existing offer for...
We are seeking proposals for undertaking a review of, and recommendations for updates to, our schools’ programme meeting the changing curriculum needs of our primary school audience, and to investigate a new offer for secondary schools at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon...
A Field Report from the Office, by Lars (1-year-old Dachshund, Assistant Head of Security) I have lapsed in my communication with you and can only apologise. it is most remiss of me. You might surmise that this means I have also lapsed in my security duties, but that...
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life was delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester on Tuesday 9th June 2026, in a visit that celebrated the museum's deep roots in the Mid Devon community and its ambitions for the future. His Royal Highness was accompanied by HM...
Meet the Volunteers Tiverton Museum has been powered by volunteers since it first opened its doors in 1960, and today, our volunteer team remains at the heart of everything we do. From researching local history and caring for the collection, to welcoming visitors,...
A Field Report from the Office, by Lars (8-month-old Miniature Dachshund, Assistant Head of Security) I have been asked to provide an account of this week's events. I will do so. However, I want it noted from the outset that I was not adequately consulted on several...
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is one of the most important visitor attractions in Devon, with national reach. We aspire to share the stories of people and place - past and present of Tiverton and Devon’s Heartland. We are a centre of learning and experience...
A Field Report from the Office, by Lars (7-month-old Dachshund, Junior Staff Member) It has now been nearly 3 months. I have therefore conducted a thorough review of my role, my routines, and my contributions to this institution. The findings are, on balance,...
In 2025, we put out an appeal to help us purchase a 17th-century gold and enamel posy ring, found by a detectorist near Wembworthy and offered for sale under the Treasure Act 1996. Posy rings were popular between the 15th and 17th centuries as tokens of love and...
A Professional Assessment - A Field Report from the Office, by Lars (6-month-old Dachshund, Junior Staff Member) Regular readers will recall that I closed my last report with a note that Pippa, the Director, was due to return from leave. I said I was not concerned. I...
Ambrose BREWIN was one of the lace makers who left Loughborough with John HEATHCOAT in 1817 following the Luddite attack on the mill in the town. There are several indications that the two families knew each other very well, even before Ambrose married John’s...
A Field Report from the Office, by Lars (5-month-old Dachshund, Junior Staff Member). I should begin with some context. Before me, this museum had Blue. Blue was a rescue of distinguished but unverified heritage who served here for several years and, by all accounts,...