A CREDITON boy has become a Crediton History Trailblazer.
Luke Gillard (4), completed the Crediton History Trail earlier this week ahead of the Trail’s “official” launch tomorrow, Saturday, September 10, between 11am and 3pm at the Heritage Day being held at Crediton’s Holy Cross Church.
Luke found nearly all the answers to the questions posed on the Heritage Trail, which includes questions such as: What year was Crediton Railway Station opened? and Why was General Buller awarded the Victoria Cross?
Luke, who this week started at Landscore Primary School, said the four-mile trail was “good fun”, adding that his favourite part was finding Libbet’s Well.
The trail encourages children and adults to find out lots of interesting facts about Crediton’s history and was the inspiration of Lucy Betts of the East Town Cafe, Crediton.
The trail, which has fantastic illustrations by Mark Ashmore, is available in participating shops and cafes in Crediton and a badge is awarded to those who complete most of the questions.
Creedy the Cat will take some of the visitors on the trail to find the hidden history of Crediton during the launch day.
To find out more, visit the website: www.creditonhistorytrail.com .
The Heritage Day at Crediton Parish Church will include tours of the church and the opportunity for those aged 8+ to go up the tower, to see the Governors Room and the church bells.
There is no charge for the Heritage Day or to take part in the Heritage Trail.
Alan Quick