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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:2018.3232
Summary Inspector's report on Chagford County Secondary School 17th - 19th June 1958 pages 2 and 3 of 9
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 17.6.1958
EndDate 19.6.1958
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3231
Summary Inspector's report on Chagford County Secondary School 17th - 19th June 1958 page 1 of 9
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 17.6.1958
EndDate 19.6.1958
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3230
Summary editorial on the proposed erection of Chagford Senior School and discussion re pupils coming from Moretonhampstead and other parishes
PersonName Acland, Francis, Sir, MP
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 2.10.1936
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3228
Summary Mr A. Jewells, headmaster of Kenn Senior School, appointed headmaster of Chagford Senior School nearing completion
PersonName Jewells, A., Mr
PlaceName Chagford
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3227
Summary Mr Oddy making scale model of Chagford Senior School for Bath and West Show in Plymouth, photo with caption
PersonName Oddy, E.G.P., Mr
PlaceName Chagford
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3226
Summary tree planting to commemorate the opening of Chagford Senior Council School on 2nd October 1936, photo with caption
PersonName Acland, Francis, Sir
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 2.10.1936
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3225
Summary the opening of Chagford Senior Council School on 2nd October 1936, photo with caption
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 2.10.1936
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3223
Summary programme for the opening of Chagford Senior Council School on 2nd October 1936 page 1 of 2 (cover)
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 2.10.1936
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3222
Summary reference for Mr Anthony Jewells, Chagford Senior Council School, by P Hart Dyke 9th April 1940, Huish headed notepaper
PersonName Jewells, Anthony
PlaceName Chagford
StartDate 9.4.1940
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.3220
Summary St Lukes College testimonial for Anthony Jewells, 8th February 1927
PersonName Jewells, Anthony
PlaceName Exeter
StartDate 8.2.1927
ArchiveRef UsersPublicPublic PicturesModes