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Last modified on 26 January, 2026

CMVHP CHANGELOG

Latest: V. 4.6.1

We're Working on Improvements

We’re making the Combe Martin history site easier to use. Better contrast, smoother navigation and clearer writing—on mobile and desktop.

We've refined our terms and safeguarding policy so that supervision requirements and age‑appropriate use of this website are clear.

We're keeping the CMVHP website online while we improve the visitor experience.

Use our content for learning, with attribution and not for profit or commercial use.

Got feedback? We’re listening.

Heritage Visits and Classroom Use

Visitor statistics highlight that our archive is not only a community resource but also a popular educational tool. Teachers, students, and researchers are engaging with our content to better understand local history, industry, and culture.

Accessibility & Site Updates

Designing Search & Mobile Rendering — V.4.6.1 (Complete by February 2026)

  • V.4.6.1 - Major refinement of the homepage search component for accessibility, clarity, and mobile usability
  • New two‑column “search term cards” with bold typography and improved tap‑target sizing
  • Adjusted card widths, padding, and layout to prevent Webador’s mobile shrink‑to‑fit behaviour
  • Resolved an issue where search results pages appeared scaled‑down or centred incorrectly on phones
  • Improved centring and balance of the entire search module for a cleaner, more consistent layout
  • Enhanced semantic structure and ARIA roles for better screen‑reader navigation
  • Iterative testing across multiple devices to ensure stable portrait‑mode rendering

Latest Improvements — V.4.6.0 (January 2026)

  • New licensing banner with improved contrast, centred layout, and mobile‑friendly design
  • Tooltip added to clarify CC BY‑NC‑ND terms (“Non‑Commercial – No Mixing”)
  • Banner now uses semantic markup and consistent styling across devices
  • Accessibility refinements to ensure tooltips and interactive elements behave correctly on touch and hover
  • Improved readability for scholarly callouts and highlighted research notes
  • Editorial and layout refinements for clarity, consistency, and user experience

Security Updates — V.4.5.1

Security Update: — Live malware and integrity checks now run daily on the CMVHP website.

Our site is scanned daily using SSL Trust ↗ and VirusTotal ↗.

What’s New in V.4.5.3

We’ve modernised the site’s accessibility features to better support screen readers, mobile devices, and assistive technologies.

Safeguarding protocols have been refined so supervision and age‑appropriate access are clearly defined and consistently upheld.

What’s Changing — V.4.5.0

  • Improved contrast and readability across devices
  • Enhanced keyboard and screen reader support
  • Editorial refinements for clarity and crawlability
  • Mobile‑first layout adjustments
  • Continued access to all content during updates
  • New security section with daily scans and transparency reports

Navigation & Layout — V.4.4.0

The top navigation has been redesigned for mobile and improved keyboard navigation.

We now support widescreen view for high‑resolution images, text, and video content.

Quick Guide to Our Terms of Use — V.4.3.1

  • Non‑commercial use only (education, research, personal study)
  • Proper attribution required to CMVHP
  • No commercial use without permission
  • No remixing or altering “NoDerivatives” content
  • Republishing without attribution is prohibited

Most content is licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0. Read the full Terms ↗

About This Site — V.4.0.0

This archive documents the layered history of Combe Martin through curated research, community stories, and primary records.

It’s designed for public access, educational use, and long‑term preservation. Contributions are welcome.