PHOTOGRAPH: Becky Craven
On Tuesday 9th June, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Tiverton Museum.
His Royal Highness was accompanied by HM Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Ivar Mountbatten DL. Lord Ivar has recently been appointed as the museum’s first patron.
Upon his arrival, HRH was greeted by the Chair of Devon County Council, Councillor Rosie Dawson; the Chairman of Mid Devon District Council, Councillor Gordon Czapiewski; the Mayor of Tiverton, Councillor Sue Griggs; and MP for Tiverton and Minehead, Rachel Gilmour.
PHOTOGRAPH: Becky Craven
His Royal Highness was then given a tour of the museum by Pippa Griffith, the Museum Director. Throughout the tour, HRH met a number of the local volunteers and trustees, who give their time to help steer and support the museum as a registered charity.
Pippa Griffith, Museum Director, said:
“We were truly honoured to welcome His Royal Highness to Tiverton Museum. This visit meant a great deal to our staff, volunteers and community partners, many of whom have given years of dedication to this museum and to our local community. To have our learning and community work recognised in this way was very special. We hope the visit also shines a light on our ambitions for the future, and the difference that our planned redevelopment could make to the communities we serve.”