School and student groups
The museum is a great place to explore the social history of the town, and we are open for school-led group bookings throughout the year.
Teign Heritage news
Free Children's Activities
Every Thursday in August
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History Walk
Friday 21st August
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Summer Exhibition
Learn more about Teignmouth and Shaldon's history
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Centre Manager Vacancy
Applications are invited for this voluntary role.
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A walk around Teignmouth
A self-guided walk around Teignmouth
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Award Nomination
Please help us win £1000 by nominating us for an award
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Welcome to our Museum website
We are a charity, a small local history Museum in South Devon, led by volunteers, which relies on people's generosity.
Vision statement:
Telling the stories and keeping the memories of Teignmouth & Shaldon alive.
Collections
We have collections describing the life and times of the people of Teignmouth and Shaldon.
These include the Church Rocks Wreck, the remains of a 16th century Venetian vessel, which was found 170m from the beach in Teignmouth in 1975.
We also have collections on the Morgan Giles Shipyard, Admiral Pellew (the inspiration for C. S. Forester’s Hornblower character), and much much more...
Come and see for yourself!
Welcome to your history
Want to become a Friend of Teign Heritage?
Unlimited free admission to the Museum, a programme of lectures, summer outings, and a bi-annual Journal of interesting articles and research on local topics. Annual subscription is just £18.00 per person.
Get involved
Teign Heritage is run entirely by volunteers
Do you want to be part of our friendly, enthusiastic team and give back to your local community?
We would love to hear from you!!
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40 years of offering opportunity to explore the area's fascinating heritage
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Photographs
In our local photographic archive dating back to the mid 19th Century
Education
Community room hire
a purpose-built, modern venue
The Teign Room accomodates up to 60 people (although it can equally be used by a small group for a recital or meeting). It has a sprung floor and is used as a dance, yoga and performance space.
This venue is available to hire outside of our normal opening hours, at weekends, evenings and other times when we are normally closed to the public. We can supply chairs and tables, flip-chart, DVD player, digital projector, drop-down media screen and a fully-equipped kitchenette.
For further information please email info@teignheritage.org
Research local history
Local places, local people. We are happy to help with your research into the history of Teignmouth, Shaldon, the River Teign and the surrounding villages. Come and visit the archives in person or make your enquiry by email or post.
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Teign Heritage
29 French Street
Teignmouth
Devon
TQ14 8ST
(opposite the railway station and parking)
Tel: 01626 777041 or email info@teignheritage.org
Registered. Charity no. 1116204 Limited Company no. 5874265, Accredited Museum no. 996
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