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Greenslade Garage in Paris Street. They were Exeter's premier coaching company. See Greenslades Coaches.
A tillet block was used to print the merchants emblem on the protective covering of a length of serge for export. See Woollen trade.
One hundred years ago – November 1918
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Flags
The supply of flags in the country is naturally a limited one, as manufacturers have for some time past been unable obtain either material or labour for making them. The approach of the time when the public may be expected to desire to fly the colours of the various Allied countries, therefore, finds us with a shortage, and it is alleged that there something like a corner in the articles. In some of the liberated French and Belgian towns our soldiers on entering found the inhabitants with a profusion of Entente fags, and, surmising that these could not have been laid in anticipation before the German occupation, made inquiries and learned that just before the enemy's evacuation German agents had gone round selling these flags to the natives! Perhaps at this moment factories in the Fatherland are busy making British, French, and Belgian flags, which they hope to sell to us to celebrate Germany's defeat. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 09 November 1918
SCENES AT EXETER
The Enthusiasm of a Great Crowd
TEARS OF JOY
Ten minutes later, and a, hurried, message came to hand from the Exeter Post Office. The news at last! Official this time, without a doubt—without a shadow a doubt! The fateful, epoch-making document signed at 5 a.m., and fighting to stop at 11 a.m.—fighting to stop after these four years of agony!
At twelve to eleven the announcement was posted in the "Western Times" window, and at once began this remarkable transformation of which we have spoken. A cheer! Another and another. Thank God! Hurrah! Hurrah! A running and a clattering of feet. The news being shouted, up and down the City; and then people hurrying from everywhere. They came in hundreds. Boys and children scampered waving flags and shouting; clerks left-their stools and hurried out hatless; young lady shop assistants, hatless, too, came pell-mell scurrying to the scene; the swelling crowd pressed to with in view of the posted announcement, and soon the street was a swaying mass of jubilant, cheering, hat-and-flag waving rejoicers. Western Times - Tuesday 12 November 1918
Fireworks
Thanks were given to Mr. Kelland, J.P., by the Exeter Guardians yesterday for supplying fireworks for the inmates of the Poor-law Institution on Monday evening.
Western Times - Wednesday 13 November 1918
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Exeter Dissenters Graveyard
This Booklet, published in June 2018, by the Exeter Dissenters Graveyard Trust contains a brief history of dissent in Exeter, information about some of the people buried in the graveyard and their families. Also covered is the graveyard’s physical aspects and the restorative work undertaken by the trustees and many volunteers. There are numerous coloured photos and a loose plan of the graveyard showing the first named person on each memorial where this has been possible. Available from www.edgt.org.uk
Exeter Pubs by David Cornforth
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)
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Historic Buildings of Exeter - iBook for your iPad
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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