Barnstaple History Group

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Barnstaple History Group Covering Barnstaple and North Devon history. Welcome to Barnstaple History Group. Look forwaerd to meeting you

We are a friendly group of people who have many and varied interests in Barnstaple history. The aim of the group is to establish a more detailed and wider understanding of the history of Barnstaple in terms of : people who live or have lived here : events that have taken place : the buildings and landscape both past and present. We meet on the first saturday in every month, excluding January, in Barnstaple library in the Henry Williamson Room next to the Record Office on the second floor, a lift is available for those who find stairs difficult (except January) 2.00-4.00pm.

Thankyou Lisa very interesting talk about North Devon Highwaymen
04/10/2026

Thankyou Lisa very interesting talk about North Devon Highwaymen

Everyone welcome
27/09/2026

Everyone welcome

Looks very interesting
27/09/2026

Looks very interesting

A new exhibition opens at the Museum this October!

The Peopling of North Devon is an exhibition exploring how Northern Devon has been shaped throughout history by many peoples and cultures. Featuring objects from the Museum's collection and local family stories.

📌 The Peopling of North Devon
📆 17 October 2026 - 30 January 2027
✨ Admission FREE

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17/09/2026

The Fair is in full swing now...just a few pictures of past Fairs

The Fair is in fall swing now just a few pictures from the Fair years ago
17/09/2026

The Fair is in fall swing now just a few pictures from the Fair years ago

16/09/2026
Today is the opening of Barnstaple Fair. The Proclomation will be held in the Guildhall and the hand of friendship from ...
16/09/2026

Today is the opening of Barnstaple Fair. The Proclomation will be held in the Guildhall and the hand of friendship from the town will be extended to the Showmans Guild ...another year... a selection of phots showing the Proclomation through the years

02/05/2026

Sadly this afternoons meeting has been cancelled due to illness we will be back next month same as usual

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