Our Mission Statement

Our Goals

Our non-profit Combe Martin Village History Project (CMVHP) promotes the history and heritage of Combe Martin and its surrounding area.

We aim to educate, engage, and inspire both residents and visitors by offering a comprehensive, evolving record of the village’s people, industries, culture, and landscape.

About This Website

This website exists to collect, preserve, and share the rich microhistory of Combe Martin for current and future generations, through an accessible digital platform.

Discover the village’s heritage through archaeology, archives, and local stories, and explore how broader historical events shaped life in Combe Martin.

This site supports formal education, private research and heritage tourism, by highlighting Combe Martin’s industrial, cultural, and national significance.

We are building a resource for learners, visitors, and the wider community.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. 

Accessibility

We strive to make our content easy to access and understand by:

• Using clear, large fonts and plain language wherever possible

• Including clear, enlargeable images

• Organising our articles on our page footer for easier navigation

Learn more on our Accessibility page.

Contributions Welcome

We welcome donations by email of historical materials, memories or stories, that are relevant to Combe Martin.