New Barumites
Explore migration in North Devon and hear the reasons why people choose to settle here.
Working in conjunction with North Devon Sunrise CIC to celebrate our diverse community we interviewed people to explore their reasons for moving to North Devon and the differences they found. The resulting interviews gave us a rich insight into the reasons why people are drawn to North Devon, whether it be for study, employment, escape or love. If you would like to see the full interviews visit our YouTube channel.
Patrick M (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Patrick Montague
"Since I've been here, I have not looked back because its a beautiful place, the people are lovely...and they accept me as a individual"
Valentina (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Valentina Lisci
“…from my experience I think the English people are really nice people, it’s really open, and it’s not true that they are cold”
Arvydas (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Arvydas Bidva
“It looks like everyone is enjoying their lives and that what I like most over here and of people who lives over here”.
Ana (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Ana Rodrigues
“I really like the gardens and the wildlife"
Azhar (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Azhar Ahmed
“My father came in 1965 in North Devon and I came in 1974 first when I was little boy and since then I’m living here in Barnstaple”.
Jusef (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Jusef Syed
“I most enjoy that people are very friendly, people are very nice. I find it’s very comfortable to living down here”
Monika (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Monika Horath
“I think living here is like being on holiday all the time.”
Rebecca (2015) by Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonThe Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Rebecca Mau
“I find the people very open and friendly”.
Displayed during the Summer of 2015, this project was delivered in partnership with North Devon sunrise CIC and The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
