Knowle: book launch

A couple of nights ago saw a big event at the Museum, with the official launch of 
'The Knowle, Sidmouth':
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A very impressive collection of archival material about Knowle has been put together by Christine and Rab Barnard, curators at the Museum:

The Knowle, Sidmouth – A house and its history

By Christine & Rab Barnard

The story of one of Sidmouth’s most important buildings from its early days as one of the country’s first zoos, through its time as the ‘Friendly Hotel’ to its present use as East Devon Council’s offices, and its uncertain future..

Published 2013. 92pp A4 paperback. £9.50 + £2.99 p&p.


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It is full of excellent photography and interesting, informative articles, all expertly sourced, with these a poor imitation:



Travellers’ tales about Sidmouth - News - Sidmouth Herald



Devon County Council

Knowle Hotel, Sidmouth, 1925 | Britain from Above







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