Search the Archive

This is a trial search facility for those archive items that have been re-catalogued onto the Modes Compact database. To date only a portion of the archive has been re-catalogued and this process is ongoing. Data last updated 22 July 2024.

There are seven fields on which the search can be performed:

  • ArchiveID: the unique reference number of the item
  • Summary: a short description of the item – this is the best field to search on
  • PersonName: the primary individual  associated with the item (if there is one)
  • PlaceName: the primary place associated with the item (if there is one)
  • StartDate: if dates are available, the first/beginning date
  • EndDate: if dates are available for a period, the end date
  • ArchiveRef: where the item is in the archive (usually a box number)

The search is by free text only, case insensitive. Blank fields are omitted from the results.

If you require further details about any item(s) please contact us including details of the ArchiveID and ArchiveRef value(s) in your message.

Total Records Found: 4227, showing 10 per page
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2747
Summary Chagford and Devon Electric Light Company Ltd invoice to G Spiller, Eaglehurst
StartDate 10.7.1931
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2748
Summary Chagford and Devon Electric Light Company Ltd summary of Rules and General Conditions of Supply
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2749
Summary West Devon birthplace of the small electricity undertaking
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2750
Summary Electrifying Dartmoor - Article on the Hydro Power Stations of Dartmoor
StartDate 7.1993
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2751
Summary news article column on North Devon Water Western Morning News item
StartDate 26.8.1936
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2752
Summary news article column on Chagford Water, Devon & Exeter Gazette
StartDate 22.11.1926
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2753
Summary excerpt including diagrams and photosfrom Institute of Water Engineers on construction of Fernworthy Dam by Kennard, Julius; Lee, John J; business card of Whiter, Neil;
StartDate 1947
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2754
Summary Byelaws trout fishing at Fernworthy Reservoir 1951
StartDate 1951
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2755
Summary news articles on auction of site of Chagford Gas Works and offering shares
StartDate 29.3.1830
EndDate 27.10.1869
ArchiveRef Box 68
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.2756
Summary invoice for gas from Devon Gas Association Ltd.
StartDate 31.3.1932
ArchiveRef Box 68