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Become a Trustee

Join the Board of the South West Heritage Trust as a Trustee and help drive our strategic growth.

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Magic and Witchcraft withDr Tabitha Stanmore

Discover a world of magic and witchcraft with Dr Tabitha Stanmore, postdoctoral researcher' on the 'Seven County Witch Hunt Project' at the University of Exeter.

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150th AnniversaryThe Museum of Somerset

The Museum of Somerset is celebrating 150 years of history with a series of talks and family-friendly activities.

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What is the Somerset Dragon?

This Somerset Day we’re spotlighting our Somerset dragons. Join us on a tour of our sites to spot the dragons we’ve found!

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VE Day 80

Read how VE Day was marked in the West County and discover more at exhibtions, talks and tours.

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Educating Devon in the 1920s

A glimpse of life and education in Devon 100 years ago with Julia Neville as part of the Festival of Devon in the 1920s.

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Mendip Hills: State of theHeritage Report

The South West Heritage Trust had published a monumental State of the Heritage report for the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

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New: ExmoorOral History Website

The stories of local people, collected as part of the Exmoor Oral History Archive, have received a new lease of life with a new website making them fully accessible online.

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Benefits ofClay

Working with clay has so many hidden benefits. Here's 6 reasons why we should make time for clay crafts in our busy lives. And follow a recipe for Cloud Dough…

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DiscoverWomen's History

In honour of Women's History Month, we've presented a series of events to help you discover Women's History this month.

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Archive Closed Period2025

Go behind-the-scenes during this year's closed period to find out the work and projects undertaken.

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Maritime Historyof North Devon

Discover maritime history through personal dairies held at the North Devon Record Office.