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:2018.423
Summary poster advertising S. Nosworthy, linen and woollen draper, family grocer, seedsman, china, glass and earthenware warehouse
PersonName Nosworthy, S
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.422
Summary change of ownership of Moorland Dairy
PersonName Nolan, Peter
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.419
Summary article about Moorlands Hotel, 1989
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.418
Summary estate agents handout for Moorlands Residential Home
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.417
Summary Planning objection and Brochure for 22 Mill Spice, Mill Street,
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.416
Summary christmas card cartoons Chris Guy 1996 for Mee's pharmacy
PersonName Guy, Chris
StartDate 1996
EndDate 2001
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.415
Summary Moor Park Hotel Bill, 1927
PersonName Collins, A
StartDate 3.6.1927
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.414
Summary letter from Lloyds Bank concerning closure of Chagford Branch, 2017
StartDate 24.5.2017
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.413
Summary Jeffery and sons estimate for rendering, to Barker F, Miss, Upton Cottage, 1939
PersonName Jeffery, C, A,
StartDate 18.5.1939
ArchiveRef Box 33
ArchiveID CHALH:2018.411
Summary Advert and description of the Globe formerly The Black Swan, early nineteenth century? and coopering works at the rear.
PersonName Gregory, H
ArchiveRef Box 33