The Trust collections reflect the history and lives of the people of this area of North Devon. Bounded roughly by Exmoor to the east, Dartmoor to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the island of Lundy and the Bristol Channel to the north. The collections cover four main themes - Maritime history, Agriculture and the Countryside, Social history and Industries including shipbuilding.

The schooner Norsman, launched 14th February 1903 by Robert Cock & Sons, shipbuildrs of Appledore, for Wm Gould of Barnstaple, to be employed in the Newfoundland fish trade.

Appledore Salmon boat conservation. This salmon boat is the last of its kind on the Taw/Torridge estuary and the Trust have been awarded grants towards its conservation.<br> The photograph shows work in progress

Museum figurehead.<br> The sculptor, John Butler, being given a helping hand from a young visitor.

A visiting party of North Devon Infants.<br> 'The Victorian School' was probably the Coach House for Odun House. Jerome Clapp Jerome, the father of the famous Jerome K. Jerome of 'Three Men in a Boat' fame had a printing works in the premises. He was the minister of the local Congregational Church which is in Meeting Street, Appledore. Two of the hymns he wrote and printed were dedicated to his two daughters - Paulina and Blandina. It was used as an Interpretation Centre by the museum before being opened as a 'Victorian Schoolroom' on May 21st, 1993.

Agriculture and the countryside.<br> The Trust has a large collection of agricultural implements which are taken to Rallies for working demonstrations. These range from horse drawn equipment and vintage tractors to domestic and dairy equipment.<br> The photograph shows a Corn Drill by Murch Bros of Umberleigh, North Devon, working at West of England Heavy Horse Society show.