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The South WestHeritage Trust

Protecting and celebrating the rich heritage of Somerset and Devon

Coming up online! Family Activities May 25 – 29 ~ History Begins at Home ~ Volunteers’ Week 1 – 7 June ~ Somerset People & Customs

Our museums and heritage centres are temporarily closed – we look forward to welcoming you when we reopen

Somerset archivesand local studies

The Museum ofSomerset

Archaeology andBuilt heritage

Devon archives andlocal studies

Somerset rural lifemuseum

Research resources

Unlocking Our Sound Heritage

Blog

Posted on 28th May 2020

British Library is helping to preserve the region's sound archives.
Archive Puzzles & Games

Blog

Posted on 21st May 2020

Test your knowledge and skills
Newly Discovered Pigal Lithographs

Blog

Posted on 19th May 2020

Revealing recently uncovered art work
The Devon Quarter Sessions Project

Blog

Posted on 13th May 2020

Revealing Devon's colourful court cases from the 18th century
Somerset Day

Blog

Posted on 9th May 2020

Discover inspirational figures in our history
VE Day 75

Blog

Posted on 5th May 2020

Discover how VE Day was marked in Somerset and Devon

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