Living on Dartmoor, Work & Dartmoor
Peat has been exploited on Dartmoor for centuries, both for domestic use and as a commercial product. In the 19th century, there were several attempts to produce peat on an industrial scale, but these were ultimately unsuccessful. The last commercial peat works on... 
Leisure, Living on Dartmoor
Squeeze boxes are a type of traditional musical instrument that is found on Dartmoor. They are made of wood and have a bellows that is used to create the sound. Squeeze boxes are often used to play traditional folk music, such as jigs and reels. The history of squeeze... 
Transport/Travel, History
Nothing transformed the leisure activities of the Victorians more than the railways. The wealthy had always travelled but train trips allowed them to reach their destinations more comfortably, quickly and cheaply. But the working classes saw the biggest changes as... 
Transport/Travel, History
‘The completion of the railway to Okehampton gives to tourists and to excursionists the opportunity of visiting a most picturesque neighbourhood, and the valetudinarian may now easily reach the breezy heights of Dartmoor.’ Extract: Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post August...