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The 20th Century gallery features local iconic objects and people’s personal experiences living in North Devon.
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The museum holds one of the countries finest collections of North Devon Pottery from the medieval period to present day.
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Celebrating the ‘Leach tradition’ in North Devon and how international design influenced both father and son's work.
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North Devon in 100 Objects celebrates the finest items in our collections, telling the greatest stories of our people and region.
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Commemorating the Royal Devon Yeomanry and Devonshire Regiment's roles in both World Wars.
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Featuring the award winning 'Somweir Junction' model railway, the room tells the history of local scenic railways.
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Barnstaple's largest employer of the 20th century, the S&P gallery includes some of their finest Arts and Crafts furniture.
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Showcasing the golden age of merchants and craftspeople, the gallery features some of Barnstaple's finest wares.
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Significant geology and mineral collections feature among the oldest inhabitant of the town, Barney the Elephant.
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Discover how Victorian inventions, industries and the arrival of the railways transformed North Devon forever.
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The gallery celebrates the 55 square mile UNESCO Biosphere Reserve including Braunton Burrows and Lundy Island.
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The Athenaeum Library holds original objects and publications from the museum's earliest collections.
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The Welcome Hall features paintings of local scenes and notables of the past with some of the best of Brannam's pottery.
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Come explore the marvellous sea life that exists in and around our coasts and beaches in the Coast Explorers gallery.
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