Barnstaple’s long association with pottery did not end when Brannam’s shut down. Ceramics are still made, both by enthusiastic amateurs and professional artists. …
North Devon in 100 Objects: 72. A Sketch by WR Lethaby
William Richard Lethaby (1857-1931) may be the most significant individual Barnstaple has ever produced. He was a leading designer, educator, conservationist and historian…
North Devon in 100 Objects: 70. Footprints from Westward Ho!
This block of consolidated clay preserves ancient hoofprints from Northam Burrows. In winter 2008 storms damaged the pebble ridge causing it to retreat…
North Devon in 100 Objects: 69. John Squire’s Pannier Basket
In 2005 Barnstaple Pannier Market celebrated its 150th anniversary. The enormous building was designed by Borough Surveyor R.D. Gould. Together with Butchers Row,…
North Devon in 100 Objects: 65. Clara Peters’ Watercolours
Shortly before her death in 1939 Clara Elizabeth Peters presented her extensive collection of watercolour paintings of local plants and flowers to the…
North Devon in 100 Objects: 62. A Lauder and Smith Brick
This Lauder and Smith brick represents the life and work of Alexander Lauder (1836-1921), architect, potter, teacher, Methodist and Mayor of Barnstaple.
North Devon in 100 Objects: 59. A Festival Programme
This programme represents a highlight in North Devon’s cultural history. From 1953 until 1958 the Taw & Torridge Festival Society promoted a wide-ranging…
North Devon in 100 Objects: 25. Barnstaple’s Silver Spoons
The first Barnstaple-made silver spoons appeared in the 16th Century. At that time Barnstaple was a market town, wool centre and port, whose merchants…