21 February 2008 - Exeter

A day out on the train on a bit of a grey and overcast day.

Just outside Exeter Central station is Northerhay Gardens. This view is looking west past the war memorial.

Another view of the memorial showing Exeter Castle tower in the background.

The Thistle Hotel opposite the railway station which was previously known as the Rougement Hotel. Follow this link for some history.

The 11th Centuary Norman tower at the entrance to the Castle. Click on the tower to see the plaque on the lower left of the tower. Follow this link for a short history of Exeter Castle.

Through the portcullis you reach the 18th Centuary Court buildings

The old Debenhams store on the High Street

A tour round the new Princesshay shopping centre. On the right a new store on the left is the old town wall dating from Roman times.

More new shops.

The old and the modern. Exeter Cathedral in the background.

Cathedral close.

The very grand front face of the Cathedral. Click on the main door to see a detailed view of the figures above the door.

There always seem to be people sat around in the Cathedral close. The famous Mol’s Coffee house dating from 1596.

This elegant frontage is above the Lakeland shop on the High Street. The building is Tudor dating from about 1650 and was originally a Merchants House.

The remains of the old Exe bridge built in 1200.

The Quayside undergoing refurbishment.

The old Customs House built in 1681 indicating that this was once a busy port.

An old Bonded Store near the Quay now being used as a Restaurant.

The Prospect Inn on the quayside.

There are lots of small businesses in the converted cellars on the quayside.