Ronald Duncan
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Ronald Duncan was a prolific West Country author whose diverse interests spanned farming, pacifism, poetry, music, fiction, play-writing and journalism.
Syon Abbey
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Syon Abbey was a monastic house of the Order of St Saviour, 1415- 2011. The archive provides insight into the history and daily life of the Bridgettine community.
Common Ground
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Common Ground is an arts and environmental charity founded in May 1982 to celebrate the relationship between people and everyday places.
Northcott Theatre
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The Northcott Theatre is a theatre and arts venue in Exeter, Devon. It was established in 1967 by G.V. Northcott and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2017.
Middle East
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The Middle East collections comprise a diverse range of personal and political archives, including documents, photographs, correspondence and diaries.
Cecil Harmsworth archive
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This archive consists of material reflecting both Cecil Harmsworth’s professional career as a politician and his personal life as a member of an influential family.
Du Maurier collections
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The du Maurier family have a fascinating history, with many of its members leading distinguished and well-documented careers.
Book Collections
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The University of Exeter Special Collections printed book collections are of regional and national significance, and are available for everyone to use.