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This graphic appeared on the rear of the official Exeter City Council guidebooks for about 15 years, from the 1920s to 1942.

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The statue of the Earl of Devon was situated in Bedford Circus from 1880. Move the pointer over the photo to see this photograph from 1878 of the Deerstalker, occupying the same place. Click and hold the pointer to see the statue in Northernhay Park.

From the Flying Post - 23 May 1844

Two Accidents Involving Horses
On Monday night a Horse the property of Mr. Morgan, was killed in Paris-street, having come into contact with the pole of a Fly.

On the afternoon of Sunday last the Defiance Coach from Plymouth, in due course arrived at the White Lion Inn, in this city. The passengers had quitted it, and the luggage been removed, when the horses, being unattended,––influenced by some unknown cause,––started off at full speed up Sidwell-street. At St. Anne's Chapel they turned into the Old Tiverton-road, and passing the Turnpike ran on until in the descent to Mincing Lake, Three of the Horses fell, and were secured without any material damage.

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Exeter Local History Society

Join the Exeter Local History Society and discover 2000 years of the history of Exeter. Learn of intrigue, plots, disasters, celebrations and the way of life of past generations of the city.

We meet six times a year at the Central Library Exeter for a chat, and a talk from an expert on a historical topic.

Come along to a meeting without obligation - upcoming meetings can be found here

Or phone the Secretary, Geoffrey Harding on 01392 276176 or email:

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New - the 2010 Calendar of Exeter

I am pleased to be able to offer visitors to Exeter Memories the chance to purchase the Exeter Local History Society 2010 Calendar. The last calendar offered in the Exeter Memories Shop was in 2006, so this new calendar is a chance to make 2010 the year in which you familiarise yourself with the city's rich historic fabric on a daily basis. Images from Dick Passmore's extensive archive have been used with an historic description of the photograph. From nineteenth century street scenes through wartime photographs to the High Street in the 1950s, the calendar will take the Exeter fan back to many former eras. To purchase this ideal present for a grandmother or uncle go to the Exeter Shop.

Exeter Bands and Gigs of the Sixties - 3 February 2009

I didn't grow up in Exeter during the sixties, although I am of that age. A regular contributor to Exeter Memories, Mike Ewings emailed me asking whether I was going to add anything about the sixties music scene to the site, which I would if I had the material. Mike has posted a request on the forum Exeter Pop Groups/Bands of the Sixties for memories and anecdotes that he will compile into an article for Exeter Memories. If you played in a band, were an enthusiastic groupie or just remember the gigs email Mike with your contribution via the forum or contact me through Exeter Memories email and I will pass on the message. I have had several memories of the Beatles, and Stones, so if you have a story to tell about visiting bands and acts, as well as local bands, let me know or contact Mike.

The British Library

Exeter Memories has been selected by the British Library for their digital archive. They will copy the whole site, every six months, to their archive and ensure it, along with other sites, can still be accessed by future technology. Hopefully, far into the distant future, historians and others will be able to consult the site as a resource for new generations.

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