Welcome to the Dartmoor Archive

The Dartmoor Archive

Support the Archive

The Dartmoor Archive can only exists with the support of the people who use it. Whether it be through the donation of images to the collection or through a financial donation. If you would like to donate funds to the Archive then please visit the website of the Dartmoor Trust. You will be able to donate by using PayPal or through the post, there is also a GiftAid form to download that will enable the Trust to claim more money back from the Government at no extra cost to you.

Currently the Dartmoor Archive Website has 9192 images online.

Spread the word!

This project will only continue to grow and be a success with the help of the public. If you enjoyed using the Dartmoor Archive then please help us spread the word! tell your friends and family! If you would like to use our logo and link to the site then get in touch and we will show you how. If you are a member of another website or forum then please do give us a plug!

Do you have a favourite image?

If so then let us know! We are compiling a collection of some of the best. What have you seen? Why do you like it? get in touch manager@dartmoorarchive.org

Documents

We are on the look out for old documents that help tell the story of Dartmoor's past. Minutes of village meetings and receipts from business deals that show just how much has changed for example. If you think you have something of interest then please get in touch.

Cornwood Offices

Recently the Dartmoor Archive and the Dartmoor Trust relocated to new offices in Cornwood. Delamore Park is a beautifully converted farm complex nestled just within the national park's borders.

Roadshows

If you help to organise a village fete or show and you would like the Dartmoor Archive to bring it's collection of images along then drop us a line. We are currently putting together the schedule for 2009!

Farming Photographs

North Tawton Young Farmers

Farmers have been turning the rich soil of Dartmoor for hundreds of years. Throughout that time the technology and methods have changed but often the same long hours in some of Britains most extreme weather remain. Click on the banner above to see some of the wonderful shots of times good and bad.

Dartmoor at War

Troops at Cadover

Our collections of images included many that show how life on dartmoor was affected by war. Click on the image above to see the amazing photographs.

Contribute Images

Burrator Dam

Do you have some photographs that you would like to contribute to the Dartmoor Archive? Because our archive is digital you get to keep the original image whilst allowing users of the website to enjoy your images. Click here to find out more!