Peter Mason
Peter Mason
retired arts administrator, author and local historian
Castle Drogo, Devon
This historic property is in desperate need of restoration but that has not stopped the National Trust creating an interesting visitor experience while the work is carried out, writes Peter Mason
In Pursuit of Art: Charles Eastlake’s Journey from Plymouth to the National Gallery, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Devon
Peter Mason enjoys a beautifully executed show about a 19th-century artist and administrator who laid the foundations for today's public galleries
Museum of British Surfing, Braunton, Devon
Surfing is more popular than ever and the sport now has its own museum. Peter Mason catches a wave in north Devon
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, Devon
Objects remain at the heart of Exeter's redeveloped museum, with the collection reinterpreted for a modern audience, writes Peter Mason
Memoranda, Crafts Study Centre, Farnham
Four artists provide a fascinating insight into the Crafts Study Centre's Collection, writes Peter Mason