EXETER PHOTOGRAPHS

Exeter Cathedral : Loads of pictures of this magnificant building, taken from all angles, and some closeups of the intricate carvings. Plenty of shots inside too, the astronomical clock, tombs, the organ pipes, font, stained glass and more. Cathedral History.

Cathedral Green : With so many wonderful old buildings situated around Exeter Cathedral, this is a photographers dream! The Royal Clarence Hotel stands proud, opened in 1769 and is believed to be the first time the term hotel was used in England. The Ship Inn, just off Cathedral Green in Martins Lane, is believed to be one of Sir Francis Drakes favourite watering holes. He is also believed to have relaxed with Sir Walter Raleigh and other well known Elizabethans, at the nearby Mols Coffee House. Next to this is Hansons Tea Rooms, where you can take a traditional English cuppa. Further down is the Bishop of Creditons Residence at No 10 Cathedral Close, it dates from the latter part 14th century. This beautiful building has a courtyard with an arched entrance and early 17th century oak door. St. Martins Church, on the other side of Mols was built in 1065, and dedicated to St. Martin of Tours, who was patron saint of beggars. Next to the ship Inn, on the corner of Catherine Street is the SPCK Bookshop, a wonderful old 15th century building. The statue of Richard Hooker (1554-1600) stands on the green itself and was carved by A Drury in 1907. At the other side of the green, is the Devon War Memorial, dedicated to the many people who lost lives in the great war.

Exeter Churches : Among the churches on the CD are : Heavitree, St. Davids, St. James, St. Leonards (Topsham Road), St. Marks, St. Olaves (Fore Street), St. Pancras (Guildhall Centre), Pinhoe, Pinhoe Road, Southernhay, St. Mary's Steps (Stepcote Hill), St. Michaels, St. Petrocks (Cathedral Green), St. Sidwells (Sidwell Street), St. Stephens (High Street), St. Thomas (Cowick Street), United Reformed Church (Heavitree), and Wynards.

Exeter Pubs & Hotels : Exeter has a wide variety of pubs and hotels on offer, for all tastes. Many of the buildings are themselves, quite interesting, and have some history to them. Some are supposed to be haunted......Exeter Pubs included are : Artful Dodger (St. Davids), Black Horse(Longbrooke Street), Bowling Green, Brook Green, Butlers, Chumleys, City Gate (St. Davids Hill), Clifton Inn (Newtown), Coachmakers, Coolings (Gandy Street), Countess Wear Lodge, Country House (Topsham Road), Cowick Barton, Crawford Hotel (Alphington Road), Crazy Horse Saloon (Fore Street), Devon Yeoman (Beacon Heath), Double Locks, Duke of York (Sidwell Street), Eagle Tavern, Fermats Number, Fizgig & Firkin (Ironbridge), The Globe (Newtown), Green Gables, Golden Lion (Newtown), Great Western(St. Davids), Heart of Oak (Pinhoe), Henrys Bar (Mount Pleasant), Horse & Groom, Honiton Inn, Horse & Drey, Hourglass, Imperial, John Gandy's (Gandy Street), Jolly Porter (St. Davids), Locomotive Inn (New North Road), Micawbers (Whipton), Mill on The Exe (Bonhay Road), Mount Radford, North Bridge Inn, Old Fire House, Papermakers (Exe Street), Poltimore Arms (Pinhoe), Port Royal, Printers Pie (Sidwell Street), Prospect Inn, Queen Victoria, Railwayman (Polsloe Bridge), Red Cow (St. Davids), Road House (Cowick Street), Royal Oak (Heavitree), Seven Stars (Alphington), Ship Inn, Ship & Pelican (Heavitree), Stoke Arms, Strikers, The Angel (Queen Street), The Exchange (Mary Arches Street), The Ivy, The Kings (Cowick Street), The Malthouse, The Thatch (Exwick), The Three Horse Shoes (Cowley), The Vaults (Queen Street), The Waterfront, Welcome Inn, The Well House (Cathedral Green), Thirsty Camel, Turf Locks, Turks Head (High Street), Victoria Inn, Village Inn (Exwick), Whipton Inn, White Hart (South Street) and Windsor Castle (Heavitree).

Exeter Quayside : Exeter's historic quayside is a delightful place to visit, stop for a drink, an ice-cream or just stroll. The Custom House, built in 1685 was Exeter's first major building of brick, and was an important part of maritime trade. Unused cannons stand in front of this building. The warehouses are now occupied by restaurants and a few select shops and businesses. The area also has it's share of clubs, restaurants, pubs and antique shops. Take a walk further up the Quay, you will find the Maritime Museum, which used to house a large collection of boats from around the World. Sadly this building is now closed, however you may still see boats being worked on in the area. Butts Ferry operates by hand taking passengers from one side of the canal to the other, and a pleasure boat provides a lovely trip on a sunny day. Swans and Ducks can be seen along the stretches of water, around the Blue Bridge which leads to the recently re-developed residencial waterside apartments.

Lets take a walk around the City... There are many other places to see in Exeter, all included on this CD. Taking a walk around the City, starting at St. David Station, walk past the Great Western, up St. David's Hill and into College Road, you will pass St. David's Church and Bury Meadow and the prominent Buller Statue. The University and Northcott Theatre isn't far from here, but instead, head towards the town, past the Clocktower, and into Victorian Queen Street. Walk along further past the prominent Thistle Hotel, and Central Station. To your left you should see the entrance to Northernhay Gardens, where many statues are sited. This public space includes Rougemont Castle, Athelstans Tower and Rougemont House & Gardens. Further up Queen Street, you should visit The Royal Albert Memorial Museum - it won't cost you a penny either. Opened in 1865, the building houses much of Exeter's local history.

Carry on your walk towards the centre of town, into Lower Paul Street and pass the Arts Centre, and stop off in Gandy Street, to browse the small shops selling a variety of different ware or for a drink in one the bars. Back into Queen Street, then walk down Paul Street, where you will pass the site of the former Northgate, as you approach the Iron Bridge. Carry on past Ginos Restaurant, to the Catacombs...which seem to always be very spooky. You can see St. Michael & All Angels Church in the distance, at Mount Dinham. Head to Fore Street, and pass by the 15th Century Tuckers Hall. Whilst in the area, visit St. Nicholas Priory, a monastery built by the monks and dedicated to St. Nicholas in 1087. Back into Fore Street, and walk down to West Street to see The House That Moved, a Tudor House moved on rollers to make way for new roads in the 1960's. Opposite is the ancient St. Mary's Steps Church, and further along the road is other fine Tudor buildings. In between is Stepcote Hill which is a narrow quaint walk of 100 steps, used as the main route to the City in Medieval times, until around 200 years ago. The medieval bridge, and ruins of St. Edmunds Church, now surrounded by Exe Bridge roundabout which dominates the area. Just a little further towards Renslade House in Tudor Street, don't miss seeing the Old Tudor House. We've done enough walking, I'd suggest head to the nearby Quayside, and jump on the Southern Comfort Pleasure boat, for a leisurely cruise to the Double Locks, a great place in the long summer nights!