When the Bath and West Came to Town

This weekend sees the return of the Bath and West of England Society’s show at Shepton Mallet in Somerset. The Society was originally called the Bath Society and was established in 1777 ‘for the encouragement of Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in the Counties of Somerset, Wilts, Gloucester and Dorset’. By 1779 Devon and Cornwall …

10 Facts About Our Document & Archive Collections

1. Our Document Catalogue Contains Over 14,000 Entries. While the catalogue may contain over 14,000 entries there are far more individual documents. There may be several pages or items covered under one entry. 2. We have even more items on loan with the North Devon Record Office When we moved into our current home thirty …

10 Facts About William Frederick Rock

1. Each Year we Raise a Glass in His Honour, But, We Are Only Allowed to Mention His Name Once! He hated attending events which went on for hours in praise of the guest of honour, with toast after endless toast. As a result he gave strict instructions we are only allowed to mention his …

William Richard Lethaby

In honour of William Richard Lethaby's 160th birthday, we will take a look at this remarkable man and the collection of his work we hold in our collections. William Richard Lethaby is a man many will never have heard of, however, he was a leading light in the Arts and Crafts Movement. Born in Barnstaple …