A Stroll Through Exeter
Our tour statred at Exeter Cathd=edral, and then we headed down to The Quay ... which in it's day was the #3 port in England, behind London & Hull.
Exeter Cathedral was originally a Norman building, and they left the 2 towers in place when it was rebuilt.
These grotesques were replaced in the 1980s, and one of them is of the sculptor's daughter and one of Butch the pipe-smoking Boston bull terrier from Exmouth became a local celebrity back in 1972. I have a close friend with a similar breed of dog, but am glad to report that it is a non-smoking dog.
Richard Hooker was born in Heavitree in 1554 and educated at Exeter Grammar School. he spent time working with Queen Elizabeth in trying to balance the Catholic/Protestant debate.
Cathedral Close -
Now occupied by the Dean of Exeter, the oldest parts of the building date to the 14th Century. The peacock design, over the door, was used a lot in Medieval days and means resurrection.
To make life easier for transportation a hole was cut through the wall ... and this bridge was built so that the Bishop could walkround the walls as part of the annual "Beating The Bounds" tradition. We are facing the cathedral, and on the left side there is a white slab, called a "touching stone" ... which people could gain absolution on the way to Mass.
Exeter Wall - most of it dating back to Roman times, but with repairs over the years.
The original Exeter Hospital - however to be admitted as a patient you had to be recommended to the hospital by a trustee .
You also couldn't be pregnant, have an infection, be a child, have mental heath issues .... so I have decided that the present Exeter hospital would reduce from a 900 patient list to about 50!
Georgian Houses -
These styles of doorway are only seen here, and in areas of London (like Harley St)
Exeter Quay -
The Custom House was built in 1680-8, and the first in England built for that purpose. It was used by H M Customs until 1989
Right, I think that sums up the stories for you
Exeter Cathedral was originally a Norman building, and they left the 2 towers in place when it was rebuilt.
These grotesques were replaced in the 1980s, and one of them is of the sculptor's daughter and one of Butch the pipe-smoking Boston bull terrier from Exmouth became a local celebrity back in 1972. I have a close friend with a similar breed of dog, but am glad to report that it is a non-smoking dog.
Richard Hooker was born in Heavitree in 1554 and educated at Exeter Grammar School. he spent time working with Queen Elizabeth in trying to balance the Catholic/Protestant debate.
Cathedral Close -
Now occupied by the Dean of Exeter, the oldest parts of the building date to the 14th Century. The peacock design, over the door, was used a lot in Medieval days and means resurrection.
To make life easier for transportation a hole was cut through the wall ... and this bridge was built so that the Bishop could walkround the walls as part of the annual "Beating The Bounds" tradition. We are facing the cathedral, and on the left side there is a white slab, called a "touching stone" ... which people could gain absolution on the way to Mass.
Exeter Wall - most of it dating back to Roman times, but with repairs over the years.
The original Exeter Hospital - however to be admitted as a patient you had to be recommended to the hospital by a trustee .
You also couldn't be pregnant, have an infection, be a child, have mental heath issues .... so I have decided that the present Exeter hospital would reduce from a 900 patient list to about 50!
Georgian Houses -
These styles of doorway are only seen here, and in areas of London (like Harley St)
Exeter Quay -
The Custom House was built in 1680-8, and the first in England built for that purpose. It was used by H M Customs until 1989
Right, I think that sums up the stories for you