#waybackwednesday Museum Volunteer Philip brings us another look back at the issues that were on the tongues of Tiverton residents in May 1950... ▪ A librarian at the Tiverton branch of the Devon County Library has said in a report about the year’s work that a total of 66,582 books have been borrowed through out the year, ending on March 31st 1950. ▪ Tiverton Borough Council have agreed to forward the recommendations by the Highways and Lighting Committee to the Eastern Divisional Sub Committee of the County Council to go forward with a scheme to limit traffic on West Exe South and Church Street to one way only and to add unilateral waiting and no waiting on Gold Street. ▪ Councilor F.H. Shapland, chair of the Tiverton Borough Housing Committee has responded to criticism by the local Trades Council about the time it is taking for new houses to be built. He was recorded as saying “a time limit is always in the contracts” but “there are so many causes for which additional time can be claimed, due to bad weather, shortage of materials etc”. These summaries are researched and written by Philip, a museum volunteer, and are not direct excerpts from the original newspapers. (fb)

This May Half Term, Tiverton Museum is turning the page on a brand new adventure – and you’re invited! From Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st May, bring the whole family along for our Storytellers event – a celebration of books, imagination and creativity. 👀 Search for hidden books and work out their link to our collection as you explore the museum. 📖 Discover book recommendations from our staff and volunteers – will you find your next favourite read? 🎩 Extra Dressing Up Fun – can you recreate the book character suggestions?! ✂️ Design a book cover or colour a bookmark at our creative collage & colouring stations. 📝 Read stories around the museum from our Writer in Residence, Emma Phillips. 📚 Settle down in the museum for storytime sessions, where we read aloud some of our favourite children's books. PLUS Join us on Tuesday 27th or Wednesday 28th May, from 10am – 12pm for a special hands-on craft session to make your own colourful woven bookmark to take home! • Just £3 per child (with paying adult) or £2.50 for museum members • No need to book for crafts – just drop in and join the fun! Book ahead online for Storytellers to save time, or just turn up on the day. Family trail included in normal admission - Kids go FREE with an accompanying adult. (fb)