Introduction

The museum is housed in a 19th century mill set in a cobbled Victorian courtyard. The three floors of exhibits include a wide range of items illustratiing life on and around Dartmoor over the centuries.

Collection 1
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A nineteenth century copper miner emerges from his tunnel.

Collection 2
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A local blacksmith's forge, faithfully rebuilt in the museum.

Collection 3
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Pleasures of the Victorian wash-house.

Collection 4
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A Devon cottage fireside.

Collection 5
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Yet another aspect of the Good Old Days.