WORKING towards their Local Knowledge and Photography badges, members of 1st Crediton Cubs were given a grand tour of Downes, at Crediton, by the owners, Henry and Susan Parker.
They had a chance to explore part of the gardens before going into the house, seeing various ground floor rooms, ending with the Museum. The history of the house - and ghosts - were explained by Henry Parker.
The Cubs were surprised how many rooms the house has, the number of windows, and the history of a lot of its former occupants, including Henry’s great great uncle, General Sir Redvers Buller.
A Cub Leader said they had been expecting to go to a museum for their badge work, but being able to go to Downes was a fantastic help.
![Taking a photo of Henry Parker with a sword. SR 9533](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/25/15/33/IMG_9533.jpg.jpg?trim=0,0,0,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
The Cubs were treated to drinks and biscuits in the kitchen before being collected by their parents and guardians. They also answered a short quiz set by Henry Parker.
Sue Read