OTHER COLLECTIONS

ARCHIVES AND CONSERVATION

Archaeology

We hold a huge amount of archaeological material including thousands of items from Torrington’s medieval castle

Documents

We’re currently working on recording and digitising our archive of papers from Torrington going back to the 17th Century

Textiles

As well as historic clothing and uniforms we hold many costumes worn in Torrington’s annual May Fair, some nearly 100 years old

Photographs

Our archive volunteers are busy sorting and digitising an enormous collection of historic photographs of the town and its people

Conservation

Everything on display and in storage is conserved by trained volunteers to ensure they are preserved for future generations to enjoy