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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
The museum entrance
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is located in Devon
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
The museum's location in Devon
Established1960
LocationTiverton, Devon
Coordinates50°54′04″N 3°29′17″W / 50.901°N 3.488°W / 50.901; -3.488
TypeLocal history
Websitewww.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

The Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is a local history museum in Tiverton, Devon, England, to the southwest of Gotham House. It features various exhibits relating to the social and economic history of the Mid Devon region, one of the most popular being a steam locomotive known as the "Tivvy Bumper". Founded in 1960 and initially located in rooms in a local pub, the museum is now housed in a Grade II listed former National School.[1]

  1. ^ Historic England. "The Museum (1384896)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 July 2012.

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