A BOOK which accompanies the current exhibition at Crediton Museum, “A History of Crediton Area in 21 Objects”, is now on sale.

Cheryl Lewis beside a fascinating display about West Sandford man Sidney James military career and life at Crediton Museum. AQ 8157
Cheryl Lewis beside a fascinating display about West Sandford man Sidney James military career and life at Crediton Museum. AQ 8157 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
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, research and written by the late chairman of Crediton History and Museum Society, Tony Gale, who sadly passed away before the exhibition was opened and his book was published.

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

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)
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)

This includes flints and a Quern stone, used to grind flour.

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

Crediton Museum staged a special exhibition for the Late Night Shopping and Christmas Lights Switch-On. AQ 0895
The late Tony Gale and Cheryl Lewis at Crediton Museum in 2023. AQ 0895 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

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