After almost three years of uncovering stories and responses to the Beaford Archive we have been inspired by the knowledge and passion for local heritage in each of the communities we have worked with. This summer we will be working with eight communities to discover what they think is important about their local history, and to develop eight distinct exhibitions to showcase their findings and reflections.
Connecting with the local schools, local history groups, community archives and other established events and celebrations, these exhibitions will be an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the heritage of their locality.
Join us at each location listed below for a culmination of community curated displays of photographs and oral history interviews from the Beaford Archive, talks from local experts, interactive workshops, competitions and activities, and the chance to see parts of the major ‘Here: Uncovering North Devon’ exhibition , before it goes on national tour!
Dolton & Dowland
Saturday 13 April 12pm - 3pm, hosted at Dolton Village Hall alongside the annual Spring Fair.
Atherington Launched at Memories Bring and Share afternoon tea event, Sunday 28 April, 4pm at Atherington Pavilion. The main event will be held Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September at St Mary’s Church, Atherington.
Bradworthy
Launched at the Bradworthy Arts Festival on
Sunday 5 May.
Main event to run alongside the Bradworthy
Carnival on Saturday 24 August.
South Molton and Kings Nympton
Hosted by South Molton Library and promoted during South Molton English Fair in June with the main events at South Molton Library running as a Celebrate Your Heritage Fortnight from Monday 1 - Saturday 13 July.
Chulmleigh
Launched at Chulmleigh College, with the main events running from Monday 24 June until Saturday 27 July at the Ivor Marsh Library at Chulmleigh College. The last week of the exhibition to be linked with Chulmleigh Fair.
Opening hours during college Term
Tuesday 9am-4pm
Wednesday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-3pm
Opening hours during Chulmleigh Fair Week
Tuesday 23rd July 9am-4pm
Wednesday 24th July 9am-4pm
Thursday 25th July 9am-4pm
Friday 26th July 9am-4pm
Saturday 27th July 9am-1pm
Hatherleigh
Celebrate Your Heritage Event exhibition in Old Schools in the Square, Hatherleigh.
Friday 19th July, 10am-6pm
Saturday 20th July, 10am-6pm
Sunday 21st July, 11am-4pm
The event is linked to the Hatherleigh Festival.
Hartland
Saturday 21 September at Hartland Parish Hall, drop in from 10.30am - 4pm.
Mortehoe and Woolacombe
Events will run from Friday 2 - Sunday 4 August to tie in with Mortehoe Scarecrow Festival.