Our Mission Statement

We designed combemartinvillage.co.uk for KS2–KS3 learners, with additional value for KS4 when supported by teacher guidance, and as a supplementary resource for KS5 research.

The site is explicitly designed and licensed to be useful for research and private study, provided you adhere to its non-commercial terms.

The content is focused on the local area of Combe Martin. Our accessible content, strong local focus, and alignment with curriculum aims, make this site a practical and engaging tool for classroom use.

Our content is not licensed or designed for commercial use, or remixing.

While our content is useful for local studies and case studies, it cannot provide the breadth of information required for a full curriculum topic (e.g., the entire Industrial Revolution) and must be used in conjunction with broader resources.

Strategic Goals

The Combe Martin Village History Project (CMVHP) is a non-profit, progressive initiative, dedicated to curating and promoting the distinct history and heritage of Combe Martin.

We are committed to serving as a reliable, evolving public history resource for the region. Our articles are routinely reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and educational value.

We are committed to progressive digital accessibility, prioritising open educational use through licensing.

We strive for rigorous standards of evidence-based historical scholarship, to educate, engage, and inspire a diverse global and local audience.

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.

• Every article on CMVHP is grounded in lived knowledge, verified sources, and editorial care.

• Our contributors draw from local archives, historical records, and firsthand expertise to ensure accuracy and relevance.

• We do not publish speculative content or AI-generated text.

• All research is reviewed for clarity, context, and public benefit—especially for educational use.

• Where interpretation is offered, it is clearly distinguished from documented fact.

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

Dual Licensing Policy and Terms

Please review this website’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

CMVHP operates under a dual licensing framework to balance editorial control with public benefit:

• Editorial License: All content is created, curated, and published by named contributors under a closed editorial license.

• This ensures accuracy, authorship integrity, and compliance with accessibility and privacy standards.

• Public Access License: Visitors may freely view and share CMVHP content for educational, nonprofit, or personal use—provided attribution is maintained and no modifications or commercial reuse occur.

No third-party uploads, edits, or anonymous contributions are permitted. All content is governed by our contributor-led editorial process, and any reuse must respect the terms outlined above.

Research & Reliability

• Every article on CMVHP is grounded in lived knowledge, verified sources, and editorial care.

• Our contributors draw from local archives, historical records, and firsthand expertise to ensure accuracy and relevance.

• We do not publish speculative content or AI-generated text.

  All research is reviewed for clarity, context, and public benefit—especially for educational use.

• Where interpretation is offered, it is clearly distinguished from documented fact.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Content Integrity & Editorial Control

No AI-generated text in our articles; just knowledge, research, word-processing and some custom coding on our host platform. No third-party edits or uploads. 

No external users or anonymous visitors can modify, add, or upload anything.

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.