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Exeter Videos and Historic Film
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1900s
Historic postcards slideshow of Exeter
1920s
1920s Exeter part 1 New Filmed around about 1925 by Frank Turner, this film shows the High Street with trams, Queen Street Station and trains, Northernhay Park, Cathedral Yard and the army training at Topsham Barracks. Courtesy of Michael Turner.
1920s Exeter part 2 New A second reel of 9.5mm film from Frank Turner. This film shows traffic on Topsham Road, the river and weirs, the Exeter Regatta, the cattle market at Bonhay and a sporting event at the County Ground. Courtesy of Michael Turner.
1930s
Standfield & White 1932 16mm film of two works outings to North Devon on Greenslade's coaches, and the mechanics working in the garage. Film courtesy of the Rev. C T Pidsley.
Garton and King 1935 16mm film shows the foundry, Waterbeer and Goldsmith Street, and the Police Station. Courtesy of Richard Holladay.
1940s
HMS Exeter returns from the Battle of the River Plate 1940
Exeter Blitz - Cathedral and Churches 1942 Film of the damage to the Cathedral and churches in 1942. Film courtesy of the Dartington Hall Trust and the South West Film and Television Archive.
Exeter Blitz - Damage in the City 1942 Film of the blitz damage to the City and work on clearing the damage in 1942. Film courtesy of the Dartington Hall Trust and the South West Film and Television Archive.
Exeter Blitz - the City recovers 1942 Film of Exeter recovering from the blitz, and informing the public. Film courtesy of the Dartington Hall Trust and the South West Film and Television Archive.
Exeter Blitz - Bury Meadow and Heles School 1942 Film of the women and children feeding station at Bury Meadow and the Information Centre at Heles School. Film courtesy of the Dartington Hall Trust and the South West Film and Television Archive.
The Olympic Torch in Exeter 1948 Film of the Olympic torch carried along the High Street on the way to Torquay for the Yachting events. Film courtesy of the Westcountry Studies Library and the South West Film and Television Archive.
1950s
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Exeter Cathedral in 1950 BBC film showing masons repairing the fabric and carving replacement parts.
Mayoralty of Charles Woodland 1959 Standard 8 film of the Mayoralty of Charles Woodland, showing some of his public duties. Film courtesy of Robert Morgan.
1960s
October floods aftermath 1960 BBC film showing damage in St Thomas including Emmanuel Church.
The House that Moved 1961 BBC report showing the house moving on its rails.
The Beatles Interview 1964 BBC News report from Plymouth.
The Secrets - an Exeter pop group Filmed by their manager in Exeter on 8mm film - a great nostalgia trip for those who remember them.
The flood channel works 1964 BBC film showing the start of building the flood prevention system.
Exeter in 1966 Standard 8 film of the city during the summer of 1966.
Exeter Buses in the 1960s Film of a variety of Exeter buses around the city during the 1960s. Kindly supplied by Dave Spencer of PMPVideo
Walking on Ice A short film by Tony Melhuish made during the 1962/3 winter when the Exe froze over.
Paul Simon's 'Northern Line' 1965 Sound recording of Paul Simon playing at the folk club in a barn at Newhayes House in Cowick Lane.
Building
the Northern Exe Bridge 1967/70 Filmed by Peter Werran on 8mm colour film.
In remembrance of Peter Werran who died on
23rd November 2007.
1970s
Opening
the Northern Exe Bridge 1970 Filmed by Peter Werran on 8mm colour film with narration.
In remembrance of Peter Werran who
died on 23rd November 2007.
Demolishing St
Thomas 1970 Filmed by Peter Werran on 8mm colour film with added narration.
In remembrance of Peter Werran who died on
23rd November 2007.
Exeter's Air
Day 1970 Filmed by Peter Werran on 8mm colour film at the Exeter Air Day.
Includes footage of the last flying Lancaster and added sound.
In remembrance of Peter Werran who died on
23rd November 2007.
Red Arrows at Exeter's Air Day Standard 8 film of the Red Arrows at Exeter Air Day, early 1970s. Shot by an unknown film maker, the sequence is impressively good considering the basic equipment.
Monty Python in Cowick Street 1974 YouTube Python sketch with several shots taken in Exeter including Cowick Street, Southernhay and a field next to the airport.
Monty Python postbox sketch 1974 YouTube Python sketch shot in Higher Kings Avenue
1980s
Princess Diana visits Exeter 1986 Princess Diana visited Exeter to open the Riverside Leisure Centre and watch the 150th Anniversary Parade of the fire, ambulance and police services in the city. This film shows her on a walkabout in the High Street. New
1990s
Inauguration of the open-topped Red Bus Tour 1993 The Mayor, Yolanda Henson inaugurates the Red Bus Tour of Exeter run by Richard Holladay.
2000s
Pub Signs of Exeter 2005 Existing, and now lost, pub signs.
The Exeter Phoenix Rises 2005 The bird rises at the Phoenix Centre.
Exeter Falcons - the Last Meeting 2005 Video of the last meeting at the County Ground of the Exeter Falcons on October 2005, before the county Ground was demolished. See their new site Falcons
Butts Ferry 2005 Butt's Ferry is one of only two floating bridge ferries still working in Europe.
The Last (but one) Parade of the Devon and Dorset Regiment 2006
Eastgate from Debenhams Timelapse 2007 The fall and rise of the Eastgate building, now Next
Cricklepit Mill working - July 2008 The interior of the mill when the wheel is turning.
Exeter City are promoted 2008 Short video of the players arriving at the Guildhall to meet the Lord Mayor, cheered by ecstatic fans.
Lammas Fair 2008 The Lord Mayor, Cllr. Paul Smith proclaims the ancient Lammas Fair open at the Guildhall.
Exeter City are promoted 2009 Short video of the players arriving at the Guildhall to meet the Lord Mayor, cheered by ecstatic fans
2010s
Inside the St Mary Steps Church clock The mechanism working the figures on the clock.
360° Panoramas
St Nicholas Priory - The Great Chamber by Noel Jenkins
St Nicholas Priory - The Kitchen by Noel Jenkins
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