Colyton Parish History Society
Researching, preserving and sharing the history of Colyton Parish for residents, visitors and future generations.
Discover Colyton's past
Colyton Parish History Society was founded in 1986 to encourage and promote the study of local and family history.
The Society researches and records the people, buildings, events and everyday life that have shaped Colyton and its surrounding communities.
It also operates Colyton Heritage Centre, bringing together an important collection of local archives, photographs, documents and historical material.
Exploring & preserving local history
Local & family history
The Society supports research into Colyton's people, families, buildings and events, helping residents and visitors discover their connections with the parish.
Preserving the past
Historic photographs, documents, maps, parish records and other material are preserved so that Colyton's history remains available for future generations.
Talks, walks & events
The Society organises talks, exhibitions, research projects and guided town walks that bring the history of Colyton to life.
Colyton Heritage Centre
The Colyton Heritage Centre is the home of Colyton Parish History Society and provides a place to discover more about the town's fascinating past.
Its collections include archive documents, historic photographs, books and maps, together with material useful for researching local families and buildings.
Colyton Heritage Centre
Merchant's House
Market Place
Colyton
Devon EX24 6JR
Researching Colyton
The Heritage Centre provides resources for people researching family, social and building history in Colyton Parish.
Its collections include parish registers, census material, historic photographs, maps and archive documents, with volunteers able to assist visitors with local research.
Guided history walks
The History Society runs guided walks through the old town, exploring Colyton's historic buildings, the story of the Feoffees, St Andrew's Church and the events that gave Colyton its reputation as Devon's rebellious town.
Dates and arrangements vary through the year, so please check the Heritage Centre website for the latest programme.
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