CREDITON History and Museum Society has unveiled its new exhibition at Crediton Museum.

It is entitled “A History of Crediton Area in 21 Objects”.

Some of the silver coins from the Crediton hoard are on display in the museum exhibition. AQ 8140
Some of the silver coins from the Crediton hoard are on display in the museum exhibition. AQ 8140 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The exhibition was conceived, researched and written by the Society’s late chairman and historian, Tony Gale.

It includes many fascinating items, some of which were found during the excavations for the Peddlarspool development.

Items relating to General Buller VC are on display in the exhibition. AQ 8163
Items relating to General Buller VC are on display in the exhibition. AQ 8163 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There is a fascinating interactive display about a Crediton High Street shop property, currently Once Read. AQ 8145
There is a fascinating interactive display about a Crediton High Street shop property, currently Once Read. AQ 8145 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

This includes flints and a Quern stone, used to grind flour, lent by the RAMM in Exeter.

There is a model of an owl, linked to Goddess Minerva, details of the 739 Charter, the Crediton Hoard, the Musical Stone and so much more.

Some of the items found in the Crediton area on display in the Museum. AQ 8135
Some of the items found in the Crediton area on display in the Museum. AQ 8135 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Prints and picture from times past adorn Crediton Museum walls. AQ 8179
Prints and picture from times past adorn Crediton Museum walls. AQ 8179 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Friday and 11am to 2pm on Saturdays until October 31.

It is free entry, donations welcome.