Museums · South West England
Totnes
In or near Dartington.
Totnes — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Totnes is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Totnes is a historic town known for its rich heritage and vibrant community. Visitors can explore various local attractions, including the Guildhall and Civic Hall, which offer insights into the town's history and serve as venues for events.
Place summary
Totnes is a museum located in South-West England. It features exhibits that showcase the town's rich history and culture, reflecting its significance within the region.
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Background
History
]] By 1523, according to a tax assessment, Totnes was the second-richest town in Devon, and the sixteenth richest in England, ahead of Worcester, Gloucester and Lincoln. In 1553, King Edward VI granted Totnes a charter allowing a former Benedictine priory building that had been founded in 1088 to be used as Totnes Guildhall and a school. In 1624, the Guildhall was converted to be a magistrates' court. Soldiers were billeted here during the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell visited for discussions with the general and parliamentary commander-in-chief Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron in 1646. The population in the 1841 census was 3,849. Until 1887, the Guildhall was also used…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4320, -3.6840
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Totnes
- Postcode
- TQ9 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.totnestowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Totnes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Totnes?
- Totnes is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 5DF), in the parish of Totnes.
- What is Totnes?
- Totnes — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Totnes?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 5DF.
- How do I get to Totnes?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 5DF.