In the main room we concentrate on the history of Holsworthy. Further information is kept in the archives which can be accessed by appointment.

In the first room you will be able to trace the history of the Railway and see how important it was to Holsworthy. There are many photographs showing the building of Holsworthy's two viaducts and the opening ceremony when the town was decorated for the celebrations. There is a picture slideshow showing 100s of photographs relating to the rise and decline of the Railway

In the kitchen there are many interesting items, some being relatively modern. There is also a small display of commemorative china.

The kitchen fireplace and the original cobbled floor help to give the area the authentic atmosphere of a 17th century kitchen.

Imagine lighting the fire for the built-in copper to boil water for the washing, then putting the items through the mangle with the water running along the drain in the cobbled floor.

This small room, added in 1999, contains various tools of local tradesmen including those of the blacksmith, thatcher and wheelwright.

There is also a display case showing many small planes and other woodworking tools.
Further along the passage leading to the kitchen you will find many examples of Agricultural tools and implements. These have all been given to the Museum, most of them were used on farms in and around Holsworthy.

Artefacts from the two World Wars show local involvement with the war effort.

A mock-up of  weekly rations is viewed by amazement by young children.

On an adjacent wall is a display dedicated to HMS Tetcott. See more info onTetcott book page.
You can see a slideshow of pictures of the soldiers whose names appear on the war memorial in Holsworthy parish churchyard. One of our volunteers is currently writing a book on the subject.
If you were an evaccuee in Holsworthy we would love to hear your story.

Apothecary and various medical items form an interesting display. You can also find information on the old workhouse at Daw field.
One wall is dedicated to the work of Holsworthy GP Dr Stuart Craddock who worked under Alexander Fleming at St Mary's hospital on research which led to the discovery of penicillin. The 'yellow magic' powder was first used on a dog belonging to Dr Craddock who having a very a badly infected foot was not expected to survive. She however made a full recovery and the powder was then tested on humans. There is a blue plaque on the wall at Bodmeyrick ( where Dr Craddock lived and Fleming often visited) to commemorate Craddock's part in the discovery.