Dawlish Museum
With 11 rooms over 3 floors the Museum is famous for its display of Piper Bill Millins' D-Day bagpipes. Packed with artefacts the displays in Dawlish Museum are regularly updated and depict life past and present in the town and notably tell the story of the February storm of 2014 which severely damaged the railway line.
A vast archive of 100's of rare historical photographs can be seen in album form or on the PC. Children as well as adults are well catered for and there are many fun activities just for them,such as dressing up outfits,brass rubbing and the new cygnet trail.This years display features 'A Dawlish Childhood' and what it was like growing up in Dawlish over the past 100 years.
Admission & prices
The Museum is now closed to the general public until May,2019,except by prior arrangement.
However we are happy to respond to email,telephone or facebook requests and queries.(See contact details below)
ENTRY PRICES
Adults - £2
Concessions - £1
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) only £5
and valid for a full 7 days with Free return entry.
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Museum news
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A big thanks to David Force !
Jenny Gibson , Co-Chair at the Museum , was pleased to present David Force with a certificate and a small gift to say a big thank you to him for donating the sales of his new local history book to the museum funds......
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More sales of local history book !
It's a big thanks to David Force as we receive another cheque from the sales of his excellent new local history book , bringing the total raised so far for the museum to £2,750 ! Well done David and if you wo......
Information
Wheelchair access to Ground Floor and wheelchair friendly toilet facilities. Stair lift to First Floor and spare wheelchair available.
There is also a pleasant garden. (Steps down to garden but side gate can be opened upon request )
The Knowle was built between 1811 and 1839 by Mr Upham on the knoll overlooking the river .It was for sale in 1840 and described as:
“- situated in a shrubbery and garden and commands a beautiful view of the Valley of Dawlish and the sea, the latter within 4 minutes walk. The house contains breakfast room, dining room, drawing room and 4 best bedrooms and closet, servants bedrooms, kitchen, pantry, china cabinet, underground cellar and other convenience.''
However, in 1847 the lower part of the grounds had been sold to Dawlish Gas Co. but the house and garden were improved and it was leased out. The next owner was Dr Charles Lovely, who had his surgery in the house ,as did all the local doctors ,before the health centre was built in 1970.
In 1913, Dawlish Urban District Council bought the house for offices, where they remained until 1946 before moving to the Manor House. It remained as a clinic and the Museum took over the first floor in 1969,before occupying all the building.
Dawlish Museum Society
The Knowle
Barton Terrace
Dawlish
DAWLISH
EX7 9QH
T: 01626 888557
E: info@dawlishmuseum.co.uk
Our videos Click on the play button below to view our videos
Interview with Piper Bill Millin
The interview gave Piper Bill a chance to describe the happenings at Sword Beach during the D Day Landings
| Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interview with Piper Bill Millin - Part 1 | 3:33 |
| 2 | Interview with Piper Bill Millin - part 2 | 3:57 |
| 3 | interview with Piper Bill Millin - Part 3 | 4:11 |
| 4 | interview with Piper Bill Millin - Part 4 | 3:30 |
Dawlish Museum Society
The Knowle
Barton Terrace
Dawlish
DAWLISH, DEVON EX7 9QH
