Exhibitions

Museum's 2019 Exhibition Programme

March - April   WW1 - the aftermath

The exhibition will focus on local servicemen and women who returned home to the area after the War  ended – what happened to them, their work life, homes, and families.  

The exhibition will include photographs of local organisations and scenes from the 20’s and 30’s

May - June

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 & 19th centuries.

July - September

Devon Wildlife Trust will be exhibiting photographs and material from the natural world alongside pictures, banners and information on the Devon Bat Project.

Protecting wildlife for the future

Established over fifty years ago by a small group of volunteers, Devon Wildlife Trust is the only charity that exists to protect all wildlife in Devon and to safeguard Devon’s unique natural environment.

Seeing bats in our gardens on a warm summer evening is a magical experience. These small and fascinating creatures often live close to us, using our gardens as a source of food, water and shelter.

October - November

            3 Men One Official with Bell, South Molton, August 1975             2 Men chatting at Sheep Fair, South Molton,August 1975

Documentary Photographs by James Ravilious for the Beaford Archive@Beaford Arts