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Past Coronations & Celebrations at Lyn & Exmoor Museum

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell22 April 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum explores the rich history of past coronations and celebrations, to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.

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Lyn & Exmoor Museum – The Treasure on our Doorstep

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell1 April 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum is a fascinating little place, stuffed to the brim with all kinds of interesting things

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Learn about the Ordinary Folk of Lynton & Lynmouth’s Past

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell18 March 2024

Discover the untold stories of ordinary folk in Lynton and Lynmouth, their vibrant spirit, and their role in shaping this Victorian-era town.

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The 1952 Lynmouth Flood Disaster

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth16 March 2024

Lynmouth suffered one of the worst floods in English history.

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Remembering the Devastating 1952 Lynmouth Flood

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth14 March 2024

The 1952 flood left an indelible mark on Lynmouth. The Memorial Hall stands today as a beacon of remembrance and education, chronicling the events and honoring the resilience of its people.

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A Lynmouth Heroine: The Story of Annie Lord

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell27 February 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum recounts the tale of Annie Lord, born in 1853, and heralded as a true Lynmouth Heroine.

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Lynton Sheepskin Shop – A Legacy of Craftsmanship

Discover, News, History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth6 February 2024

The inspiring story of the Geller Family Legacy, tracing their journey from Polish immigrants to esteemed sheepskin tailors in Lynton.

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Lynton’s Medal Detectives | Lyn & Exmoor Museum

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell16 January 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum solves a history trail of clues around Lynton to help discover the identity of an old soldier.

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George Newnes: The Man Who Shaped Lynton & Lynmouth

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth30 December 2023

Discover how George Newnes transformed Lynton and Lynmouth with the Cliff Railway, Town Hall, and his grand Victorian visions of Exmoor tourism.

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The Valley of Rocks Hotel: The Last of the Great Hotels

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell7 November 2023

Dive into 19th-century Victorian architectural grandeur through the history and transformation of the Valley of Rocks Hotel in Lynton.

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