Exeter (/ˈɛksɪtər/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Devon, England, with a population of 129,800 (mid-2016 est.). The city is on the River Exe about 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Plymouth and 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Bristol. It is the county town of Devon, and the home of Devon County Council.
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*The Devon Heritage Centre is temporarily closed – we look forward to welcoming you when we reopen* Devon Heritage Centre holds all types of historical archives relating to the county of Devon and the City of Exeter (excluding Plymouth.) They include records of churches and chapels, of county, district and parish councils and of many families, estates, schools and other organisations. The popular West Country Studies Library is also located here. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm The 3rd Saturday of each month 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
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The hall has been home to the historic guild of Exeter's ancient cloth trade since the 15th century. The Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearman has been in continuous occupation of the hall since 1471 and has now opened the hall to the public to share the story of the ancient cloth industry that built Exeter.
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The Quay House was re-built in 1680-1 at the height of Exeter's woollen cloth industry. The building was used to store cloth and other goods before they were loaded and transported down the canal. It also had an overhanging roof, which enabled cargos to load and unload out of the rain.Today the history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts. There is also the opportunity to see "Exeter - 2,000 years of history," an exciting audio-visual presentation highlighting Exeter's history from Roman times to the present day.The Quay House Visitor Centre provides tourist information, Quayside treasure hunts, an accommodation booking service and a gift shop selling local pottery, replica maps and a wide range of local interest books.The Quay House Visitor Centre is the first attraction in Devon to be awarded VisitEngland's PIQAS Award (Place of Interest Quality Assurance Scheme).
First thing we noticed was how nice and well informed the staff where. We were immediately greeted and informed about an ongoing art gallery exhibit. Once inside, all items were properly labeled and tells a story of how Exeter Quay was once a pivotal and crucial in terms of commerce and trade of the town. We absolutely enjoyed being taken to the past. In the Information Centre, you will find pamphlets of where else to visit in Devon and Cornwall along with discount cards in the some of the great landmarks and must-visits in the area. Hats off the staff who are very attentive and informative.
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