Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum, set in a converted eighteenth century dwelling
in the middle of the town, is a delightful celebration of the local area’s long
association with the sea. |
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| A visit will add a new dimension to your stay in Teignmouth and Shaldon,
illuminating your understanding of how these towns got to be how they are now by
providing a rich reminder of how they were - a history in miniature of
Britain’s maritime and artistic past. |
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| The information on this site provides a brief introduction to some of the
important people and happenings in Teignmouth’s and Shaldon’s past. These
include local hero Sir Edward Pellew, one of the leading naval heroes; Donald
Crowhurst who died seeking maritime glory; Parish Alvars who became the world’s
leading harpist and composer for the harp; local artist Thomas Luny whose sea
pictures are world famous .. and much more - including the Church Rocks wreck of a
sixteenth century Venetian trading galley found a hundred yards or so from
Teignmouth beach. |
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| For a warm welcome and lots more information about these and other topics,
come and visit us at our premises at 29 French Street, opposite the train
station. We’re easy to find click on the link below. |
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| We have formed a company limited by guarantee - Teign Heritage (Ltd) - to deal with the fundraising strategies for our extension. Company Number - 5874265. Charity Number - 1116204. |
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| PRESS RELEASE |
| Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum has entered a new era with a new status. Now incorporated as a ‘company with limited guarantee’, and with a new title ‘Teign Heritage’, confirmation as a replacement charity was received last month. Last March Teignbridge District Council granted full planning approval for the innovative designs for the proposed extension, and earlier this month an application was lodged with the Heritage Lottery Fund for a substantial Build Grant, with a provisional decision expected next March. This followed the extensive work paid for with the earlier HLF Planning Grant. |
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| Teign Heritage Chairman Colin Trigger commented that ‘if all went well, construction of the new and renovated museum could start in the autumn of 2008, and take 12 months. However, considerable funds have to be raised over and above the probable HLF grant, and this will take time. Later this year we launch our Heritage Project Appeal and it is hoped to raise support both locally and nationally, and a professional fundraiser is already at work. |
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| The change in status recognises that we need a stronger and more responsible organisation, better able to handle the obligations – both financial and physical – associated with the extension project as well as with the development of additional activities as described in the comprehensive Business Plan prepared for the HLF and other potential funders. A more recent endorsement of the museum’s status has come from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council SouthWest who have granted it full accreditation. This is a government standard of museum care and services, and the museum is the first of any size to achieve this in Teignbridge, and the first small museum to achieve it in Devon. This has been most encouraging and it should help our HLF application.’ |
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| Teign Heritage has to raise around £12,000 to cover further preparation work between now and autumn 2008 whilst the appointed fundraiser has a target of £400,000. As Beryl King, Curator, said ‘local support has always been strong for the museum and now we hope it continues to the extent of raising the £12,000 needed over the next 24 months, but although my recent ‘Wing Walk’ secured over a thousand pounds in donations I have no immediate plans to repeat the experience!’ |
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| ENDS contact: C Trigger 01626 774813 |
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