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Links to other Museums and Sites of interest South West Museums, Libraries and Archives Council | Seaton Museum Curator Ted Gosling
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 http://www.colyton.co.uk and Colyford http://www.colyfordvillage.co.uk . Seaton museum is well known for its excellent collection of old photographs of the area. These come mainly from the E.S. Gosling collection.
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 Roy Chapple. The everyday running of the museum is in the capable hands of the Curator and Secretary of the association, Mr Ted Gosling. Please note that the photographs on this web site are subject to copyright.
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. |
The attractive seaside
town of Seaton is situated in East Devon, midway between Sidmouth and Lyme
Regis.
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.
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