TOPSHAM MUSEUM

Topsham Museum was established in 1967 by Dorothy Holman. It started in the sail loft attached to the original merchant's house. The displays initially showed aspects of her family's shipbuilding background and the collection grew as people donated items of local interest... Our purpose is to provide a museum and a typical Topsham Merchant's house of 1680- 1750 that encourages visitors to explore the history of Topsham and surrounding area... The Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17 th century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. Visitors can enjoy the furnished period rooms of the original Merchant's House and the Sail Loft. Displays give a timeline of the town's general history with much of the Museum's focus on Topsham's maritime history, with its role as a trade port and ship building centre. Exhibits also include unique historic river craft, local trades and organisations and wildlife of the Exe Estuary. You can also see memorabilia of the film star Vivien Leigh and..

Registration numbers: 1185943 (W)

Primary location: Exeter United Kingdom