Penny of Henry II
This is part of a collection of Roman coins held by the museum. The collection contains coins found locally in Devon and Exeter, and also coins acquired by antiquarian collectors....
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Penny of Henry II
This coin is part of an important collection of Saxon and early medieval coins held by the museum. The collection contains examples of coins minted in the Devon burgh towns...
Short cross penny of John
This coin is called a ‘short cross’ penny which was introduced in the coinage reform of 1180 during the reign of King Henry II. This penny was made in the...
Short cross penny of Henry II
This coin is part of an important collection of Saxon and early medieval coins held by the museum. The collection contains examples of coins minted in the Devon burgh towns...
Fire Guard appointment card
During World War II Fire Officers were entitled to enter and search buildings. They were given identification cards which they could show to householders. This example was issued to Mr...
The Meeting of Sir Henry Lee and King Charles II
Historical subjects were one of this artist’s specialities although he was also an illustrator, architectural draughtsman and accomplished violinist....
New project called Discovering Worlds
It is a wonderful opportunity for the museum to show off its fine collection of objects from the Pacific Islands. This museum-based activity is a partnership that involves the British Museum, Sainsbury Research Unit (University of East Anglia), Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and University College London among others. This project is split into three […]