Museums · South West England
Barometer World
In or near Beaford.
Barometer World — former museum in Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Barometer World is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1979. Wikidata describes it as: "former museum in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.8911°, -4.0923°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Barometer World was the world's only barometer museum, and was located in the village of Merton, near Great Torrington, Devon, England. Barometer World makes, sells and restores barometers of a variety of types. It was established in 1979 by Philip Collins. In March 2022, Barometer World closed its museum and premises in Merton, Devon. It is now an online-only business.
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Background
History
In 1987 Barometer World moved from The Old Smithy in Merton to its current location at Quicksilver Barn. An exhibition of barometers was opened by Peter Negretti in 1990 and replaced by a new one now on display, the current premises comprises a shop, workshop, and the exhibition. Visitors are advised to e-mail or phone before turning up. The museum's curator is Philip Collins. He started learning the craft of barometer repair in Bideford at the age of 19, and in 1979 established a barometer specialist company. He is an author of barometer books having written numerous books on barometers and restoration techniques. Mr Collins is the secretary of the British Barometer Makers Association and…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8911, -4.0923
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Merton
- Postcode
- EX20 3DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1979
- Official site
- www.barometerworld.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4862078 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barometer World (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barometer World?
- Barometer World is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 3DZ), in the parish of Merton.
- What is Barometer World?
- Barometer World — former museum in Devon, England.
- How do I get to Barometer World?
- Drivers can use postcode EX20 3DZ.
- When was Barometer World built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- How do I get to Barometer World?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 3DZ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.