Local Studies
Bridge near All Saints Church, Okehampton,1820. Watercolour Painting, 220x227mm. P&D0854. | Libraries in Devon hold a wealth of information to help you research local and family history. The county collection of local history material can be found at the Westcountry Studies Library in Exeter. Other large collections are held at Barnstaple and Exmouth Libraries. Planning a vist? It is advisable to contact the Westcountry Studies Library in advance of your visit, to ensure that the resources you wish to use are avaliable for consultation. Some material is stored off-site and staff may require up to forty-eight hours notice to produce items from these collections. Read our latest Newsletter |
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The Westcountry Studies Library are agents for the Ordnance Survey and can supply large scale, site-centred, Ordnance Survey maps suitable for:
Please ring 01392 384216 to make an appointment. Appointments are available: 10:00 - 12:00 and 2:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday There is a charge for this service (Minimum charge of £20.00). Credit and Debit cards accepted for payments of over £5.00. |
The local studies webpages are currently under revision. If you are unable to find the information that you require, please contact the Westcountry Studies Library on 01392 384216 or e-mail westcountry.library@devon.gov.uk
Opening Hours:
Westcountry Studies Library
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 - 16:00 |
Wi-Fi is available at this library.
Information previously on this page can now be found on the local studies information page
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Westcountry Studies Library
Exeter Central Library
Castle Street
Exeter
EX4 3PQ
01392 384216
01392 384228
