South West Police Heritage Trust
The South West Police Heritage Trust (SWPHT) is a registered charity created to take over the ownership and running of the Historic Collections of Devon & Cornwall Constabulary in 2016 (previously owned by Devon and Cornwall Police). The collection, comprising of archives, objects, photographs and a separate library, began in the 1970s.
Currently held in store at Okehampton Police Station, it contains an estimated 80,000 items, with material dating from the early nineteenth century to the present day.
Admission & prices
The collection is not open to the public at present.
We are able to offer a research service via our contact details below.
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Museum news
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Trustees Sought for South West Police Heritage Trust
As a part of its Heritage Lottery Funded ‘Policing Past Community Present’ project, Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking to appoint a shadow board to work with the force and the Friends of Devon and Cornwall......
Information
We are not currently open to the public, however we offer a research service. Please contact the Curator, Hilary Bracegirdle.
South West Police Heritage Trust
Heritage & Learning Resource
Okehampton Police Station
Okehampton
EX20 1NN
T: 01837 658414
E: hilary.bracegirdle@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
South West Police Heritage Trust
Heritage & Learning Resource
Okehampton Police Station
Okehampton, DEVON EX20 1NN
