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current exhibitions  |  2020

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VE Day

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and our exhibition explores how Victory in Europe Day was celebrated locally.
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Dressed for Leisure in the late 19th Century

In the costume room upstairs our exhibition shows how beautifully ladies dressed for social sports like archery and croquet.
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Four Centuries of Lace

Among other items we will be showing Devon Trolly Lace from our collection. For centuries Devon Trolly Lace was made in households throughout East Devon. The Trolly bobbin on display is dated 1662 and is probably the oldest in England.
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​Devon’s New World Explorers

400 years ago The Mayflower landed at Cape Cod and the Pilgrim Fathers established their colony in the New World. Devon’s explorers already had history over there and our exhibition tells their story.
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​Croquet Club 150
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Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club is famous throughout the world and in 2020 we celebrate its 150th birthday with an exhibition following its history.
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Cecil Elgee (1904 – 1984)

Cecil Isobel Elgee was a talented artist and professional illustrator who made Budleigh Salterton her home after returning from India in 1927. Our exhibition showcases examples of her published and personal work.  READ MORE

past exhibitions



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OPEN 10 April - 31 October 2020  |  Tues - Sun  2pm - 4.30pm 
ADMISSION: £2.50 PER ADULT |  CHILDREN UNDER 16 FREE  |  Free entry to Friends of Fairlynch
Unaccompanied children not admitted
Budleigh Salterton Arts Centre and Museum (Fairlynch), 27 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 6NP   |   01395 442666   |   Contact us
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  • Home
  • About
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    • Visiting >
      • Group Visits
      • Location
      • Access
      • Photography
  • Exhibitions
    • 2020 EXHIBITIONS
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Events
    • Coffee Time Talks
  • The museum
    • Archaeology
    • Art
    • Bears and Toys
    • Costumes >
      • Fairlynch Corset
    • Genealogy
    • Geology
    • Lace
    • Local History
    • Research
    • Sir Walter Ralegh >
      • Radical Ralegh
    • Smugglers' cellar
    • Nature >
      • Beavers on Trial
    • Railways
    • Photo Gallery
  • Contact