Historic
film, video and sound
The Cattle Market, Bonhay Road
Earliest
Colourful Innkeepers of Exeter
Marks & Spencer
in Exeter
Bradninch Hall aka The
Vineyard
Maps of the City of Exeter
Surviving a bomb in a Morrison
Shelter
Phyllis Grimes RAF fitter
Latest 4th July 2020
Acland
Arms new photo
Exeter Theatre
new text/photo
Exeter's Gasworks new text
Polsloe Road new photos
and text
HMS
Exeter crew members
Dick Pym goalkeeper
WW1 - Roll of Honour
Imperial
Hotel
St Sidwella Public art
Most recent 3rd March 2021
Harry
Weslake, automobile engineer.
Archbishop
Temple, born in Exeter.
This graphic appeared on the rear of the official Exeter City Council guidebooks for about 15 years, from the 1920s to 1942.
The old 'Pepper Pot' St Davids Church, designed by James Green in 1817.
The Paper Makers Arms in Exe Street..
One
hundred years ago – March
1921
Cut thumb
Henry R. Mawle, 93, Old Tiverton-road was driving a motor car with chassis in tow from Radford-road into Holloway-street about 5 p.m. when he collided with a cycle ridden by Dr. William Percy, R.G.A., Topsham Barracks, who sustained a cut thumb and had his cycle badly damaged.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Tuesday 01 March 1921
ALPHINGTON
A large congregation attended Alphington Parish Church Sunday afternoon to listen to an organ recital given by Rev. H. E. C. Lewis, M.A. F.R.C.O., who has been blind from birth. The rev gentleman also gave an inspiring address. A collection was taken in aid of the work of Sir Arthur Pearson Bart., G.B.E.. President of the National Institute for the Blind.
Western Times - Friday 04 March 1921
EXETER CHILD'S NARROW ESCAPE.
Several children from Exeter were playing near the mill leat, close to Station-road, Exwick, yesterday afternoon, when a ball dropped into the water. In endeavouring to rescue the ball, a boy, seven years of age, named George Bealey, of Summerland-street overbalance and fell in. The current, which is strong at that point, carried the boy down stream. Fortunately, a number of young men were playing in the adjoining Exwick Pleasure ground, and alarm being raised, they quickly responded. A young man named Pulton immediately entered the water, and rescued the boy, who was brought round and taken to Mrs. Richards, Rackfield-terrace, when a hot bath soon restored him.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 26 March 1921
Over
the past few centuries, nearly 500 pubs have opened their doors in
Exeter. While many have been lost due to time, money or misfortune,
the stories and memories created in these 'locals' live on. Exeter
Pubs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of some of Exeter's
most famous pubs. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs,
David Cornforth presents the reader with an insight into the history
and life of the pubs in this area. From pub dogs to landlords, famous
visitors to suspicious fires, this book tells the stories of Exeter's
numerous watering holes. Just like countless travellers over the
centuries, the modern reader is encouraged to stop for a pint in each
and continue the stories of these historic establishments.
Well-researched and beautifully illustrated, Exeter Pubs provides
something for everyone, whether they have lived in Exeter all their
lives, or whether they are just visiting this vibrant town. Available
from Amazon Exeter
Pubs (Amberley Pub)
Exeter Memories has a Page and a Group on Facebook. The group is for people to swap memories of living in the city – at the moment, the 1960s and 70s are very popular. You can also follow #ExeterMemories on Twitter, where the latest pages are promoted and events that happened on the day are linked.
Published on the 1 December 2012 is the Exeter Memories iBook Historic Buildings of Exeter. Liberally illustrated with full screen photographs, illustartions and maps, the interactive book covers fourteen of Exeter's most loved buildings. The photos look stunning on the Retina display of the iPad 3, while the new iPad Mini is a convenient way to view the book. If you have an iPAd and love Exeter, this is the eBook for you. Moderately priced at £2.49, the book is available from iTunes here - Historic Buildings of Exeter - David Cornforth
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