History, Living on Dartmoor
Digitised by Jan Goffey, a Museum Trustee Original Book typed by Dr Edward Herbert Young (1862-1932). He lived at Darley House, and was one of the town’s two GPs for many years, also the Borough Medical Officer, and a notable local historian. He wrote the Okehampton... 
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... 
Living on Dartmoor, Work & Dartmoor
A group of strangers gathered outside the Princetown tourist information centre on a misty Sunday morning. They had one thing in common, a desire to know more about natural dyes and the history of the woollen industry on Dartmoor. Led by qualified Hill and Moorland... 
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... 
History, Living on Dartmoor
The history of dyeing wool on Dartmoor is a long and fascinating one. For centuries, the people of Dartmoor have used natural dyes to color their wool, and the results are beautiful and unique. One of the most common dyes used on Dartmoor was woad, which produces a...
