Torrington Museum

Great Torrington, Devon, UK. Not in Connecticut :-) Fundraising bookshop open 10-3 Saturdays until March. Free entry! email [email protected]

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The long-awaited refurbishment of Torrington's iconic Grade II* listed Market House is underway. What you might not realise from the outside is that it's actually part of the museum! Thank you, @torridgedc

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@SeasideFerry Certainly do!!!

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It’s finished! Come for a sneak preview tomorrow (Saturday 18th) from 10-3 and then join the commemorative march with the Cavaliers in the evening. #Devon #history #heritage #museum

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It’s nearly finished! #DEVON #history #heritage #museum #Southwest #miltary #socialhistory

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Legend has it that on the night of the battle of Torrington Lord Hopton rushed out of his HQ, the Black Horse, leaving a half-eaten meal. General Fairfax captured the Black Horse and polished off Hopton’s leftovers! #Devon #history #heritage #museum #military #englishcivilwar

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Ooh! #Devon #NorthDevon #Heritage #DevonHistory #Museums

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Getting closer!

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@DaisyShylass Heheh 💥

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So, it’s official!

We’re opening a new room!

Walk through the streets of Torrington on the night of February 16th, 1646 as the civil war battle rages around you. Complete with sounds of musket fire, sword fights and cannon shots, screams and drums to really immerse you.

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The bravest of you can even trigger the famous gunpowder explosion in the church.

We’re doing a sneak preview from 10-3 on Saturday February 18th to coincide with the annual battle commemoration and then normal opening hours from mid-March.

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Very exciting announcement coming tomorrow… 😎

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We had a visit recently from @Clinton_Dolton school and they worked with our brilliant education trustee Bill to learn about the 1646 Battle of Torrington. We love these pictures of the famous church explosion!

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@DaisyShylass We’ll tell you on Saturday, how’s that?

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