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South Molton Museum
***2019 Update ***
South Molton Museum will be open again from Monday 18th March, opening hours Mon & Tues, 10.30-4pm, Thurs & Sat 10.30-1pm.
In March and April we will be continuing with WWI – The Aftermath exhibition
May & June – we will have an exhibition dedicated to South Molton’s Woollen Industry which will include historical information on the mills and lives of the mill workers, detailed paintings of local sheep breeds from Veronica Risdon, photographs from the Ravilious/Beaford Archive featuring woollen workers and live demonstrations of wool spinning by one of our volunteers, using a replica wheel similar to the type used by the cottage industry workers in the 18th & 19thC.
July, August & September – Devon Wildlife Trust will be exhibiting photographs and material from the natural world alongside pictures, banners and information on the Devon Bat Project
October and November – Artists months in the Museum
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Admission Free
The Museum is located on the ground floor of the town’s 18th century Guildhall, which was completed in 1743 and is situated on the town square. The Museum is managed by the South Molton Town Council and volunteers, and engages with the local community to show the social history of their town and its evolution through the centuries.
http://www.southmoltonmuseum.org
info@southmoltonmuseum.org
01769 572951
The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AB
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