A flourishing market town from the 12th Century onwards, Torrington lists Cardinal Wolsey and hte painter, Joshua Reynolds, amongst its more prominent residents from days gone by.
But the town's most notable event was during the Civil War when some 200 Royalist prisoners, held in the parish church, were blown up!
To find out more, don't miss this interesting museum with its many displays chronicling changing times in an historic town.
Town Hall, High Street, Torrington
Tel: 01805 24324
(NB Shared with adjacent tourist information office)
May to September
Monday - Friday 10.15am - 12.45pm, 2.15pm - 4.45pm
Saturday 10.15am-12.45pm
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