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The Torbay Discovery Trail Mobile App

A new mobile app is enabling primary school pupils to discover more about notable people with links to Torbay.

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The Museum of Somerset:Sunday Opening

The Museum of Somerset is to extend its opening hours to welcome visitors on Sundays thanks to funding from Somerset West and Taunton Council.

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10th Birthday:Top ten moments

The Museum of Somerset re-opened in September 2011 following a £6.9 million refurbishment. This year it will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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New discovery: The Cheddar Brooch

An early medieval (AD 800-900) silver disc brooch has been declared Treasure by H.M. Coroner. The discovery was made by detectorist Iain Sansome.

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Helping to Unlock the Stories Of Our Past

A young actor reflects on bringing Devon history to life in new film.

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Exmoor Oral History Archive

Exmoor oral history archive inspires walking trail

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Conservation project: Probate Administrators Account

A new project is underway to conserve the Diocese of Bath and Wells probate administrators accounts.

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Supporters’Newsletter

Amongst the benefits of becoming a Supporter of the South West Heritage Trust is a twice-yearly newsletter. You can now view the latest edition online.

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Somerset Voices Project

Museum Futures Trainee, Dominique Gearing, is working on a project to improve access to Somerset's oral history collections.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

The South West Heritage Trust’s exhibition programme for 2021 explores the theme of ‘The Stories That Make Us.’

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Devon Conservation:Shapland and Petter Negatives

A project to conserve glass plate negatives is shining a light on Devon's creative industries.