Welcome to Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre - the eastern gateway to the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During your visit, you will discover stories about the people who built Tavistock and the surrounding area and why this is such an important part of a much bigger international story.

Look for the signposts that will make it easy for you to find out about the many World Heritage topics as you journey through this majestic, Grade II* listed building to your final destination, the historic Magistrates’ Court.

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EVENTS

Courtroom talk - Conscientious Objectors during The Great War 1914-1918

Thursday 14th November 2024

Thursday 14th November at 7pm - Simon Dell’s talk about The Conscientious Objectors during The Great War 1914 - 1918, held at Dartmoor Prison as the Princetown Work Centre.

The talk is based upon Simon’s book "The Dartmoor Conchies" and there will be copies available to buy on the evening.

The talk is free but donations to the Guildhall Heritage Centre are always welcome.

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