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Fairlynch Museum, 27 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon,
EX9 6NP. Tel:01395-442666. History of Budleigh Salterton. The
large costume collection, women's, men's and children's wear,
is extensive and dates from the early 18th Century. Dolls, toys
and pastimes; needlecrafts; local maps, deeds, guide books and
directories. www.fairlynchmuseum.org.uk. Location: About 6 miles
south west of Sidmouth.
Axe Valley Heritage Museum,
The Town Hall, Seaton, Devon, EX12. Tel:01297 24227. The museum
can be found on the top floor of the Town Hall in Fore Street.
Seaton museum is well known for it's excellent collection of
old photographs of the area. www.seatonmuseum.co.uk. Location:
About 7 miles east of Sidmouth.
Branscombe - The Old Bakery, Manor Mill & Forge, Branscombe,
Seaton, Devon EX12 3DB. Tel: 01297 680333 (Old Bakery –
Tenant). Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge restored
to working order. Open fires and old baking equipment, now also
a tearoom. National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Location: About 4 miles east of Sidmouth.
Sidmouth Museum, Hope
Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8LY. Tel: 01395-516139.
History of Sidmouth, prints, photos, costumes. Demonstration
of Lace Making. Museum Shop. Location: In the centre of Sidmouth.
Otterton Mill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7HG.
Tel: 01395 568521. There has been a mill at Otterton since Norman
times, but during the 20th Century it fell into disrepair. It
was restored in 1977. The famous Otterton wholemeal flour is
now produced, and made into bread & cakes. Mill gallery and
working musuem, artist studios. www.ottertonmill.com. About 3
miles east of Sidmouth.
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