Exeter and Tavistock

Pictures taken during our Summer Holiday 2014 to Southern England and Wales
Custom House Custom House, built in 1680-1, often regarded as the oldest Custom House in Britain. Designed by North Devon builder, Richard Allen, it is thought to be the oldest, large brick building still surviving in Exeter. H M Customs and Excise used it until 1989, to monitor goods imported to the quay for customs duty. Originally, the arches at the front were open, allowing goods to be stored out of the rain. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Armillary Sphere This sculpture is by Roger Dean and placed in 1990 near the Custom House on Exeter Quay, it is based on an armillary sphere, an ancient astronomical instrument depicting the heavens and the movement of celestial bodies. It was placed in memory of Sylvia Bull. : 2014, Armillary Sphere, Devon, England, Englanti, Roger Dean, Sylvia Bull, art, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Riverside The Quay and river Exe : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel The Quay Old storage converted into shops : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Cricklepit Bridge This footbridge across the River Exe was built in 1988 to link the quayside with Haven Banks. The bridge was designed by Dave Hubbard and was opened on 29th June, 1988, by Mayor O'Callaghan. Built on reinforced concrete piles, the deck is made of reinforced concrete cast into glass fibre formwork. The balustrade is of cast iron. The superstructure is of high tensile steel with high tensile steel cables : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Showing off A swan trying to impress others : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Blue and White Nice colour combination on one Exeter house : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Rooftop Grassy and colourful rooftop : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
The House that Moved Number 16 Edmund Street, or Merchant House, was in the way of the new road and was scheduled for demolition. It dated from about 1500, although some thought it may be 14th century. It was certainly one of the oldest surviving houses in Exeter. In a poor state of repair, it didn't seem that important a loss. However, with pressure from archaeologists, it was listed just in time, as an important building of architectural and historic significance, and the demolition was halted. Exeter City Council, with help from the government decided to spend £10,000 to have the house moved out of the way of the new road. A London company headed by Mr Fordham Pryke was contracted to move the house about 70m up from its site on the corner of Edmund Street and Frog Street to a new position by the old West Gate, at the bottom of West Street. It took several weeks to prepare the house for the move - the timber framework of the house was criss-crossed with strengthening timbers and iron wheels placed at each corner attached to hydraulic jacks. No iron bolts, screws or supports were used against the original timbers, to prevent damage. The structure was top heavy, so during the move, the jacks would be used to ensure that it was always kept upright, with frequent checks made using spirit levels. The move took place in December 1961. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel St Marys Steps Church and two old Tudor buildings beside it St. Mary Steps Church was built c.1150 and rebuilt in the 15th century. It was probably originally known as St. Mary Minor. St. Mary Steps is best known for the old clock on its tower, called the Matthew the Miller Clock. Made in 1619-21 by the Exeter craftsman Matthew Hoppin and restored in 1980, it has a dial with designs representing the four seasons and a niche with a seated figure of King Henry VIII flanked by two guards. On the hour, the guards each strike a bell while Henry nods : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Medieval Exe Bridge Within a small park close to the River Exe, the remains of the medieval Exe Bridge form one of Exeter's most important historic monuments. The bridge was built about AD1200, when the river was much wider than it is today. Nine of the original 17 or 18 arches still stand, making this one of the most substantial survivals of Britain's early medieval bridges. The remains of St Edmund's Church also form part of the monument; the church was built as part of the bridge. Its tower was added in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 19th. Beside the old river bank are also displayed the excavated foundations of medieval stone houses which grew up on the adjacent riverbank : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Medieval Exe Bridge Within a small park close to the River Exe, the remains of the medieval Exe Bridge form one of Exeter's most important historic monuments. The bridge was built about AD1200, when the river was much wider than it is today. Nine of the original 17 or 18 arches still stand, making this one of the most substantial survivals of Britain's early medieval bridges. The remains of St Edmund's Church also form part of the monument; the church was built as part of the bridge. Its tower was added in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 19th. Beside the old river bank are also displayed the excavated foundations of medieval stone houses which grew up on the adjacent riverbank : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Medieval Exe Bridge Within a small park close to the River Exe, the remains of the medieval Exe Bridge form one of Exeter's most important historic monuments. The bridge was built about AD1200, when the river was much wider than it is today. Nine of the original 17 or 18 arches still stand, making this one of the most substantial survivals of Britain's early medieval bridges. The remains of St Edmund's Church also form part of the monument; the church was built as part of the bridge. Its tower was added in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 19th. Beside the old river bank are also displayed the excavated foundations of medieval stone houses which grew up on the adjacent riverbank : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Zebra Nice store sign on Fore Street : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tuckers Hall The earliest known reference to Weavers, Tuckers and Shearmen was in 1459 in a dispute as to precedence in the Mayor's procession on Midsummer Night. Eleven years later, the Gild of Weavers Tuckers and Shearers were given a piece of land in Fore Street by William and Cecilia Bowden, on which they built a chapel, now Tucker's Hall. The space was originally a simple hall with a fine wagon roof and six vertical windows. The earliest regulations of the Gild date from 1483 when a Master and Wardens were appointed to maintain the standards of craftsmanship of the three crafts. The building was both used as a chapel for special occasions through the year by the fraternity, and also as a meeting place for gild business. After the Reformation the religious use of the building was dropped and it became used exclusively for more secular, trade related affairs. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tuckers Hall The earliest known reference to Weavers, Tuckers and Shearmen was in 1459 in a dispute as to precedence in the Mayor's procession on Midsummer Night. Eleven years later, the Gild of Weavers Tuckers and Shearers were given a piece of land in Fore Street by William and Cecilia Bowden, on which they built a chapel, now Tucker's Hall. The space was originally a simple hall with a fine wagon roof and six vertical windows. The earliest regulations of the Gild date from 1483 when a Master and Wardens were appointed to maintain the standards of craftsmanship of the three crafts. The building was both used as a chapel for special occasions through the year by the fraternity, and also as a meeting place for gild business. After the Reformation the religious use of the building was dropped and it became used exclusively for more secular, trade related affairs. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Tuckers Hall, Coat of Arms The Gild was granted a Coat of Arms in 1564, which within its design, showed a weavers shuttle, two burling irons, teasel frames and a pair of tuckers shears : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel St. Olave's Church St Olave's Church is a small church founded in 1053 by Lady Gytha the mother of King Harold. The church is dedicated to Saint Olaf - a Viking king who converted to Christianity. It was rebuilt in the late 14th century : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel St. Olave's Church St Olave's Church is a small church founded in 1053 by Lady Gytha the mother of King Harold. The church is dedicated to Saint Olaf - a Viking king who converted to Christianity. It was rebuilt in the late 14th century. Dedicated on the 10th January 1917, this little memorial on the outside of the church, on Fore Street was the first war memorial for the Great War to be erected. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel St Petrock's Church St Petrock's Church Clock Tower in the centre of the picture. The church may have been founded as early as the sixth century but other sources date it to the 11th-century. William the Conqueror directed the City Provost to pay it one silver penny out of the public taxes along with 29 other churches. The current building dates originally from early medieval times and is dedicated to St Petrock who was a 6th-century Welsh Abbot. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart The foundation stone for the Church was laid by Bishop Vaughan in 1883. The solemn opening took place on 18 November 1884, on the feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul. Saint Boniface is patron of the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth and is revered by the Anglican Diocese of Exeter. The church's bell, hung in 1884, is dedicated to Saint Boniface. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Oh, Deer! A deer over the entrance : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Exeter Cathedral Cathedral Church of Saint Peter at Exeter, the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. The founding of the cathedral at Exeter, dedicated to Saint Peter, dates from 1050, when the seat of the bishop of Devon and Cornwall was transferred from Crediton because of a fear of sea-raids. Following the appointment of Walter Bronescombe as bishop in 1258, the building was already recognized as outmoded, and it was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style, following the example of nearby Salisbury. However, much of the Norman building was kept, including the two massive square towers and part of the walls. It was constructed entirely of local stone, including Purbeck Marble. The new cathedral was complete by about 1400. On 4 May 1942 an early-morning air raid took place over Exeter. The cathedral sustained a direct hit by a large high-explosive bomb on the chapel of St James, completely demolishing it. The muniment room above, three bays of the aisle and two flying buttresses were also destroyed in the blast. The medieval wooden screen opposite the chapel was smashed into many pieces by the blast, but it has been reconstructed and restored.[2] Many of the cathedral's most important artifacts, such as the ancient glass (including the great east window), the misericords, the bishop's throne, the Exeter Book, the ancient charters (of King Athelstan and King Edward the Confessor) and other precious documents from the library had been removed in anticipation of such an attack. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Exeter Cathedral Cathedral Church of Saint Peter at Exeter, the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. The founding of the cathedral at Exeter, dedicated to Saint Peter, dates from 1050, when the seat of the bishop of Devon and Cornwall was transferred from Crediton because of a fear of sea-raids. Following the appointment of Walter Bronescombe as bishop in 1258, the building was already recognized as outmoded, and it was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style, following the example of nearby Salisbury. However, much of the Norman building was kept, including the two massive square towers and part of the walls. It was constructed entirely of local stone, including Purbeck Marble. The new cathedral was complete by about 1400. On 4 May 1942 an early-morning air raid took place over Exeter. The cathedral sustained a direct hit by a large high-explosive bomb on the chapel of St James, completely demolishing it. The muniment room above, three bays of the aisle and two flying buttresses were also destroyed in the blast. The medieval wooden screen opposite the chapel was smashed into many pieces by the blast, but it has been reconstructed and restored.[2] Many of the cathedral's most important artifacts, such as the ancient glass (including the great east window), the misericords, the bishop's throne, the Exeter Book, the ancient charters (of King Athelstan and King Edward the Confessor) and other precious documents from the library had been removed in anticipation of such an attack. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Exeter Cathedral Cathedral Church of Saint Peter at Exeter, the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. The founding of the cathedral at Exeter, dedicated to Saint Peter, dates from 1050, when the seat of the bishop of Devon and Cornwall was transferred from Crediton because of a fear of sea-raids. Following the appointment of Walter Bronescombe as bishop in 1258, the building was already recognized as outmoded, and it was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style, following the example of nearby Salisbury. However, much of the Norman building was kept, including the two massive square towers and part of the walls. It was constructed entirely of local stone, including Purbeck Marble. The new cathedral was complete by about 1400. On 4 May 1942 an early-morning air raid took place over Exeter. The cathedral sustained a direct hit by a large high-explosive bomb on the chapel of St James, completely demolishing it. The muniment room above, three bays of the aisle and two flying buttresses were also destroyed in the blast. The medieval wooden screen opposite the chapel was smashed into many pieces by the blast, but it has been reconstructed and restored.[2] Many of the cathedral's most important artifacts, such as the ancient glass (including the great east window), the misericords, the bishop's throne, the Exeter Book, the ancient charters (of King Athelstan and King Edward the Confessor) and other precious documents from the library had been removed in anticipation of such an attack. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel The Edinburgh Woollen Mill The architects were Messrs. Best and Commin, based in Queen Street, and plans were drawn up and submitted to the city council in the autumn of 1882. Given the nature of Wippell's ecclesiastical work it was natural that the new building should be in the Gothic Revival style and by January 1883 work was already underway. Originally built for Wippell's, which was founded in 1789 and by the 1880s had acquired a nationwide reputation for making high quality ecclesiastical furnishings, from stained glass to candlesticks as well as clerical robes. Nos. 55 and 56 was not only to be the company's new shop but also a factory containing workshops where the items were produced on-site. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel St Martins Church and Mol's Coffee House This is one of the oldest churches in Exeter and was consecrated by Bishop Leofric on 6th July 1065. As Bishop Leofric came from Burgundy, the church was dedicated to St Martin of Tours, the patron saint of beggars. Some original Anglo-Saxon stonework in the walls remains from this period including the use of Beer stone. The church is on a cramped and skewed site, forcing the nave and chancel onto different axis. Most of the church was refurbished between 1420 and 1455, including the west window which was presented by Bishop Lacy, while the furnishing dates from the 17th and 18th-centuries. The roughcast tower is built of red Heavitree sandstone. The Mol's building, along with Hanson's, next door, was built by the Cathedral Authorities to house 'Annuellars', or priests. It was in 1585 that a yeoman of the city, John Dyer took out a lease on the building. In November 1588, Dyer became involved in negotiations with the government over the payment of the city's contribution for ships for the Armada, and it was at Mol's that the negotiations were conducted. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Catherine Street Catherine Street runs from the corner of Cathedral Close, by St Martin's Church to Bedford Street. It was one of those thoroughfares that was laid out during the time of King Alfred in the 9th-century. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
The ruin of St Catherine's Chapel This well known chapel and almshouses were founded by Canon John Stevens DD, (Doctor of Physick), in 1457, to house thirteen poor men. A surviving petition states that Stevens had bought "a parcel of ground, void at the time of purchase and not built upon, adjoining to the closure of (the) cathedral church". The almshouses and chapel were constructed in the following year. It was in 1879, that the Western Times reported that the inhabitants of St Catherine's were to be transferred to a new house in Summerlands, allowing St Catherine's time as an almshouse to lapse in 1893. In 1894, Lady Hotham financed their restoration and they were handed over to the Church Army as a hostel. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Coffee break A coffee shop close to the castle : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Riddle Sculpture This folded stainless-steel triangular sculpture is made by the artist Michael Fairfax, it has alternate 'wings' with verses from the Exeter Riddles which date from the circa 960AD, Exeter Book, the earliest known example of Anglo Saxon poetry in existence. It was unveiled on 30 March 2005 by the leader of the City Council, Cllr. Roy Slack and the Chairman of Devon County Council, Cllr. Mike Knight. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel 227 High Street No. 227 was built between 1660 and 1670, probably for one of Exeter's very wealthy cloth merchants, before being purchased by the city in 1733 in whose possession it remained until 1815. By 1843 the building was occupied by the tailors and hosiers, J & G Ross, and the firm remained at No. 227 until the 1950s. The demolition took place without any archaeological record being made of the building, although some significant features were destroyed in the process. A passageway flagged in stone ran through the building to the rear. This was demolished. A mid-17th century mullioned, six-light window with ovolo mouldings existed in the rear wall. This was demolished. A substantial 17th century oak staircase with turned balusters remained on the second and third floors. This too was demolished, as was much of the original roof. And so as far as No. 227 is concerned, the only element worthy of consideration is the facade. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Guildhall Exeter Guildhall in High Street has been the centre of civic government for the city for at least 600 years. Much of the fabric of the building is medieval, though the elaborate frontage was added in the 1590s and the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century. It is certain that the hall has been on its present site since the 14th century, and most probably since the second half of the 12th century. It is also known that there was a guild in Exeter by 1000 AD whose hall was most likely here too. On this basis it has been claimed to be the oldest municipal building in England still in use. The building was refaced in 1593-6 at a cost of £789 in an ornate Italian style that was described by Nikolaus Pevsner as being "as picturesque as it is barbarous". The portico that juts out over the pavement is dated 1594 and its four sturdy granite columns are surmounted by highly-decorated corbels of Beer stone. The upper floor, also in Beer stone, is more restrained with strapwork and 16 smaller paired pillars framing large windows that have both mullions and transoms. During renovation work it has been noted that the stonework had once been painted in cream with details in red and blue and the pillars gilded. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, Exeter, Guild Hall, building, kesäloma, matka, rakennus, summer holiday, travel A Face on the Wall Painted wall on High Street : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Dartmoor Dartmoor moors : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Dartmoor Dartmoor moors : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Dartmoor Dartmoor moors : 2014, Dartmoor, Devon, kesäloma, luonto, maisema, matka, moor, nature, nummet, scenery, summer holiday, travel Tired little horsey A tired foal resting in the afternoon warmth : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tavistock Town Hall The Town Hall was designed by Edward Rundle, architect to the 7th Duke of Bedford. It was opened on the 2nd February 1864 with a Grand Ball which went on until 4am as reported by the Tavistock Gazette of the day. The building at the time also housed a Savings Bank, Parish Council offices and a Market Keepers residence. It was built over the site of Mathew Street, Lower Brook Street and Lower Market Street. Constructed of local stone in the Late Perpendicular Gothic style : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel The church of Saint Eustachius The church of Saint Eustachius (Eustace) (named after the Roman centurion who became a Christian) was dedicated by Bishop Stapledon in 1318 though there are very few remains of that building today. It was rebuilt and enlarged into its current form between 1350 and 1450, at which time the Clothworkers' Aisle (an outer south aisle) was included, an indication of the growing importance of the textile industry to the local economy—the trade was protected by a 1467 statute. The whole is in the Perpendicular style and consists of a nave and chancel; both with two aisles, tower and outer south aisle. It possesses a lofty tower supported on four open arches, one of which was reputedly added to accommodate the nineteenth century "tinners" or tin miners. Within are monuments to the Glanville and Bourchier families, besides some fine stained glass, one window being the work of William Morris and another of Charles Eamer Kempe. It also has a roof boss featuring one of the so-called 'Tinners' Hares', a trio of rabbits/hares joined at and sharing three ears between them. The font is octagonal and dates from the fifteenth century. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
The church of Saint Eustachius The church of Saint Eustachius (Eustace) (named after the Roman centurion who became a Christian) was dedicated by Bishop Stapledon in 1318 though there are very few remains of that building today. It was rebuilt and enlarged into its current form between 1350 and 1450, at which time the Clothworkers' Aisle (an outer south aisle) was included, an indication of the growing importance of the textile industry to the local economy—the trade was protected by a 1467 statute. The whole is in the Perpendicular style and consists of a nave and chancel; both with two aisles, tower and outer south aisle. It possesses a lofty tower supported on four open arches, one of which was reputedly added to accommodate the nineteenth century "tinners" or tin miners. Within are monuments to the Glanville and Bourchier families, besides some fine stained glass, one window being the work of William Morris and another of Charles Eamer Kempe. It also has a roof boss featuring one of the so-called 'Tinners' Hares', a trio of rabbits/hares joined at and sharing three ears between them. The font is octagonal and dates from the fifteenth century. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tavistock Pannier Market In 1105 a Royal Charter was granted by Henry I to the monks of Tavistock to run a weekly "Pannier Market" (so called after the baskets used to carry goods) on a Friday, which still takes place today. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tavistock Pannier Market In 1105 a Royal Charter was granted by Henry I to the monks of Tavistock to run a weekly "Pannier Market" (so called after the baskets used to carry goods) on a Friday, which still takes place today. Blacksmith at work. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Tavistock Pannier Market In 1105 a Royal Charter was granted by Henry I to the monks of Tavistock to run a weekly "Pannier Market" (so called after the baskets used to carry goods) on a Friday, which still takes place today. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Wedding bears Teddy bears getting ready to tie the knot : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel The East Gate Cafe A popular restaurant next to the river in an old stone building : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Vigo Bridge Vigo Bridge was built in 1773 and it was named to commemorate Sir Francis Drake's wartime exploits at Vigo. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel River Tavy River Tavy and old stone buildings along it's bank : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
Attractive house A house I liked very much, 9 Mount Tavy Road : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel April Cottage Built of stone in 1857 by the Duke of Bedford, the cottage retains it's Victorian character yet offers modern facilities. It is now a B&B establishment. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel A spot of colour Colourful brick buildings : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel Austin Healey 3000 A Swiss Austin Healey 3000 : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel
MG MGA The MGA replaced the older T-type cars and represented a complete styling break from the older vehicles. The car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. A total of 101,081 units were sold through the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. Only 5869 cars were sold on the home market, the highest export percentage of any British car. The 1489 cc engine produced 68 hp (51 kW) at first, but was soon uprated to 72 hp (54 kW). Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes were used on all wheels. : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel River Tavy River Tavy Weir : 2014, Devon, England, Englanti, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, travel