Allhallows Museum, Honiton
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About Allhallows Museum, Honiton
Allhallows Museum is housed in a historic building at the centre of Honiton, a market town renowned for its lace production. The museum tells the story of Honiton's most famous craft, with displays of intricate lace samples and the tools used by lacemakers over centuries. Visitors will find exhibits on local archaeology, domestic life, and the town's role in regional trade networks.
The museum offers a compact but rich introduction to Honiton's heritage, ideal for those interested in textile history and East Devon's cultural past. It provides context for understanding the historic streetscape of the town itself, where Georgian and Victorian buildings line the high street.
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