Devon Archives and Libraries: Difference between revisions

{{Block indent|1=Devon Heritage Centre in Exeter generally holds collections which  relate to the whole county, including the Diocesan records, county Quarter Sessions and County Council collections.  This includes estate and family collections, and solicitors’ collections which cover more than one area of Devon.  Most of these records are not filmed or digitised, and are only available in their original format.  The West Country Studies Library, which contains the county collection of local history material is also available at the Devon Heritage Centre.  It includes published books, manuscript volumes, pamphlets, journals, maps, prints, engravings, photographs, newspapers and various files relating to local parish and family history.<ref name="Devon">"Devon Heritage Centre, Exeter", at Devon Archives and Local Studies, https://swheritage.org.uk/devon-archives/visit/devon-heritage-centre/, accessed 14February 2023.</ref>|2=1}}

{{Block indent|1=​The North Devon Record Office holds collections from churches and chapels, borough courts, solicitors, estates and families, local authorities and poor law unions, hospitals, clubs, societies and charities, businesses and schools in the North Devon area. Some collections which were previously held at Exeter have been transferred to the North Devon Record Office since 1988. The Local Studies collection relating to North Devon is also available.  The North Devon Athenaeum, which is a private library also shares the search room facilities.<ref name="Devon"/>|2=1}}

{{Block indent|1=​Plymouth and West Devon Record Office is run by Plymouth Council.  It holds archives relating to the city of Plymouth and some West Devon parishes, as well as several other South Devon parishes close to Plymouth.  Local Studies collections relating to Plymouth and its surrounding area are held separately.  The Local Studies Collections include resources useful to anyone researching naval history, including books, periodicals and illustrations relating to the history of the Royal Navy and its presence in Plymouth.<ref name="Devon"/>|2=1}}

{{Block indent|We provide an archive service on behalf of Torbay Council, caring for many thousands of documents relating to the Torbay area.  You can access these at the Devon Heritage Centre in Exeter, or via our [https://swheritage.org.uk/devon-archives/services/research/ '''research service.''']  We provide three service points in Torbay where you can look at microform copies of historical records for the local area.  These are located at Brixham Heritage Museum, Paignton Library and Torquay Library. An archivist also visits Torre Abbey, approximately quarterly.}}

{{Block indent|[https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/ourlibraries Our Libraries]}}

{{Block indent|[https://www.torbaylibraries.org.uk/web/arena/advanced-search Online catalogue]}}

{{Block indent|Email:info@librariesunlimited.org.uk}}

{{Block indent|Telephone: 0345 155 1001}}

{{Block indent|[https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/search-online-catalogue Online catalogue]}}

{{Block indent|Telephone: 01752 305900}}

{{Block indent|Email: library@plymouth.gov.uk}}

{{Block indent|The Charles Seale-Hayne Library is open 24/7 and provides access to approximately 350,000 books and multimedia items, 14,000 current journal subscriptions, and a variety of different study environments. In one central location there are the resources you need to carry out research (books, journals, electronic resources), to present your work (computers, printers, photocopiers, loan equipment, shop) and experienced, friendly staff to help you.}}

{{Block indent|Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the World Cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world.}}

{{Block indent|Explore the museum’s large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon. The displays include the ‘Tivvy Bumper’ GWR steam engine, local industries (particularly lace making), farm waggons and the history of agriculture, and the every day home life of Mid Devon folk.}}

{{Block indent|Postal address: Devon Registration Services, Larkbeare House, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4NG, UK'''}}

{{Block indent|Telephone: 0345 155 1002}}

{{Block indent|Email: register@devon.gov.uk}}

{{Block indent|[https://www.devon.gov.uk/registrationservice/registrationoffices Devon County Council Registration Office Locations]|2}}

{{Block indent|[https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/buy-copy-certificate Buy a copy of a certificate]}}

{{Block indent|Plymouth Register Office, 1 Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ|2}}

{{Block indent|Torbay Register Office is situated at 1st Floor Cockington Court, Cockington,Torquay,TQ2 6XA in the heart of Cockington.|2}}