Devon Archives and Libraries

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Record Offices[edit | edit source]

Devon Heritage Centre, Exeter
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter, Devon EX2 7NL UK

Telephone: Tel: 01392 888700
Email: devonarchives@swheritage.org.uk
Website


North Devon Record Office, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Library
Tuly Street
Barnstaple, EX31 1EL
UK

Telephone: 01271 318792
Email: northdevon@swheritage.org.uk
Website


The Box Plymouth, Museum, Gallery, and Archive
Devon Archives and Local Studies
The Cottonian Research Room
37 Tavistock Place
Plymouth, PL4 8AX
UK

Telephone: 01752 308880
E-mail: collections@plymouth.gov.uk
Website
Archives Catalogue

Libraries[edit | edit source]

The Charles Seale-Hayne Library[edit | edit source]

The Charles Seale-Hayne Library
Plymouth University
Drake Circus
Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA UK
Telephone: 1752 600600
Website: Charles Seale-Hayne Library

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.

Plymouth Central Library Local and Family History[edit | edit source]

Plymouth Central Library Local and Family History
167 to 171 Armada Way
Plymouth, Devon PL1 1HZ UK
Telephone: 1752 588588
Email: library@plymouth.gov.uk
Website: Local and Family History

University of Exeter Library[edit | edit source]

University of Exeter Library
Stocker Rd
Exeter, Devon EX4 4PT UK
Telephone: 1392 723867
Website: Library Catalogue Search

Museums[edit | edit source]

Royal Albert Memorial Museum[edit | edit source]

Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen St
Exeter, Devon EX4 3RX, UK
Telephone: 1392 265858
Website: Royal Albert Memorial Museum

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.

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life[edit | edit source]

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Beck's Square
Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PJ, UK
Telephone: 1884 256295
Email: tivertontic@tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Website: Tiverton Museum

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.

For a long list of Devon museums, go to List of museums in Devon in Wikipedia.