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Archives, Libraries & Museums
Record Offices in Devon
Which Record Office...?
There are 3 Record Offices in Devon based in Exeter, Barnstaple and Plymouth each of them holding archive collections relating to their geographical area. Therefore, before visiting it is important to establish where the records are held that you wish to view.
North Devon Record Office provide a useful guide: Which Record Office Should I Visit?
If in doubt though, staff are always happy to answer queries, so it is worth contacting them in advance. Remember that some records are only available to view on microfiche or microfilm, so you may need to book a fiche or film reader in advance.
Research Service
If you are unable to visit any of the offices to do your own research, Devon Record Office (Exeter) and North Devon Record Office (Barnstaple), both offer a research service. Plymouth and West Devon Record Office do not offer a research service, but retain a list of Archive Researchers (Record Agents) you can hire and who can be contacted through their website.
Contact Details for each of the Record Offices
Devon Record Office Great Moor House Bittern Road Sowton Exeter Devon EX2 7NL
Tel No: 01392 384253 Fax No: 01392 384256 Email:
North Devon Record Office Tuly Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EL
Tel No: 01271 388607 Fax No: 01271 388608 Email:
Plymouth & West Devon Record Office
Unit 3
Clare Place
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0JW
Tel No: 01752 305940
Email:
Libraries & Museums
- Devon Museums - This site provides a guide to the museums and galleries in Devon, with contact details and links to their individual websites.
- Local Studies Library - Barnstaple & Exeter - See also the West Country Studies Library link below.
- Plymouth Local & Naval Studies Library
- Torbay Local Studies Library - Torquay Central Library hold the main collection of local study materials. Branch libraries at Brixham, Churston and Paignton also have local study collections on general topics and works specific to their locality.
- West Country Local Studies Library - Exeter