Crediton Area History And Museum Society

Most of the Society’s archive is housed, by kind permission of the family of the Boer War hero, General Sir Redvers Buller, at their home, the historic Downes, on the edge of the town. Access to this is by appointment only and material is usually brought to the museum in High Street for examination.

Our collection contains mostly documents, maps and postcards relating to the Crediton Area. 

Our exhibitions are usually based on local themes and use the society's archive of documents and photographs. A major attraction is a remarkably accurate model of the High Street immediately before the Great Fire of 1743. Recent additions include objects found during archaeological excavations in the town.

In April 2010 our museum was opened at The Old Town Hall in the centre of Crediton High Street. The museum is run by volunteers and plans two separate exhibitions each year. 

In addition, monthly lectures are held, usually at the Boniface Centre in Crediton, and visits to places of historic importance and occasional social events are organised.

In 2013 a Research Corner was added to enable visitors to research their family or house history. This facility is open all year round on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings between 10 am and 1 pm