South West Heritage Trust
Collections held: Courts, Police, Prisons
Dates: Before 1700, 1700-1799, 1800-1849, 1850-1899, 1900-1949, 1950-present
Organisation includes Museum of Somerset Rural Life Museum, Devon Archives and Local Studies, Somerset Archives and Local Studies.
Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren TA2 6SF
Contact: museumofsomerset@swheritage.org.uk
Any publications or other relevant material about the collection / history of the organisation?
Historic Buildings?
The Museum of Somerset is housed in Taunton Castle which saw quarter sessions and assizes take place here.
Who can access the collection?
External (public), Registered users, Online access (catalogue only)
How big is the collection?
| Documents: | 50,001-75,000 |
| Photographs: | 11- 100 |
| Objects: | 101- 500 |
| Artwork: | Less than 10 |
| Books/journals/magazines: | Less than 10 |