Our Curator, Ted Gosling, has been honoured with the presentation, by the Seaton Town Council, of the Freedom of Seaton. Photographs of this event can be found on the Events page.
Seaton museum is well known for its excellent collection of old photographs of the area. These come mainly from the E.S. Gosling collection.There are
many other displays including; The Roman site at Honeyditches, The Natural History of the area and a display of Victorian costumes. All are well worth a
visit.
The museum is manned by a volunteer staff who are members of the 'Friends of Axe Valley Museum'. They will always endeavour to help any visitors
with their queries. Specialist help can be given regarding the history of local families.The museum is controlled by a company limited by guarantee,
the 'Axe Valley Heritage Association' under the chairmanship of Mr Geoff Marshall. The everyday running of the museum is in the capable hands of the Curator
and Secretary of the association, Mr Ted Gosling.
The attractive seaside town of Seaton is situated in East Devon, midway between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.
The museum can be found on the top floor of the Town Hall in Fore Street and is open Monday to Friday from 10.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. and 2.15p.m. to 5p.m.,
late May to October inclusive. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.The museum concentrates on the lower Axe Valley and also includes
the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton and Colyford.
Seaton Museum
Curator: Ted Gosling
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Thank you for visiting our site. If you have any comments to make on this site or if you have any information you can give or would like to receive, on the Museum in Seaton or the history of the area, then please contact the museum. We would also be delighted if you would like to join the 'Friends of Seaton Museum'. Please also view the local publications that are available from the museum bookstall. |