Introducing Bruce William Oliver…10 things you may or may not know about him.

Described as the Grand Old Man of Barum on his death in 1976, Bruce William Oliver was born 140 years ago on 28th May 1883. He is probably most well known as a local architect along with his father William Clement Oliver who was responsible for designing many of the nineteenth century buildings in Barnstaple. …

5 Posts about Our Archive Collections

As part of International Archives Week we are taking a look at some of the posts we’ve written about the document and archive collections in our care and the work we do. Today we’re taking a look at some of the posts we’ve written about our collections. 1. The North Devon Journal Archive One of …

10 Facts About Our Collections in the North Devon Record Office

The North Devon Record Office was opened in 1988 and we have been working alongside them ever since. 1. When the North Devon Record Office First Opened, they Charged for Viewing Their Collections…Except the Ones We had Put on Loan! Our Deed of Trust ensures anyone can view our collections for free, as such the …

10 Facts About Our Items on Display at the Guildhall, Barnstaple

1. There Are Several items on Display in the Dodderidge Room of the Guildhall. The room itself was rescued from a house in Cross Street when it was pulled down to make way for new post office. The wooden panelling, fireplace and original window were then relocated to its current home just behind the council …