Dr Jane Eade, Associate Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, explores the diverse imagery of legendary adventurers such as Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake.
Tickets available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception,Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Every year on 5 November for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
Ottery St Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people's backs...
Parents, children and staff at Exeter-based day nursery Kiddi Caru were recently provided with expert advice on year-round sun protection, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.
Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting your skin even during the autumn and winter months.
The team demonstrated skills and techniques to distract little ones whilst having sun cream applied and in turn making it a fun process. They also showed the children how to apply sun cream using...
The 61-year-old music weekly the NME (New Musical Express) has voted The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths as its favourite album of all time .
In a poll of its journalists past and present, the magazine this week reveals its top 500 albums ever; and with a nod to the changing nature of the music business and people's listening habits, or perhaps in a typically knowing bit of irreverence, described its poll as "the final, definitive, definitely last of its kind, never to be repeated, comprehensive and absolutely accurate word on the best records ever."
Saltrock, the UK’s original surf lifestyle company is to open a brand new store in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 26 October 2013.
The new store will occupy the unit between schuh and LK Bennett, in the heart Princesshay, offering collections for men, women and children.
Samantha Pidgeon Store Manager says “We’re delighted to be opening a store in Exeter. Saltrock is a Devon based brand and what better place to open a store than in the heart of Devon. Exeter is a lively shopping centre and it’s been on our radar for a while.”
A local Exeter restaurant, Harry’s on Longbrook Street, has secured its future through a mortgage from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking after its leasehold was due to expire.
Owner, Samantha Pounds, approached the bank when the owners of the building declared their intention to sell the property and the restaurant’s future was put into question.
With the additional support of £150,000 from the Regional Growth Fund, Samantha was also able to secure future employment opportunities for the local area.
The Regional Growth Fund is a government scheme which aims to help...
Babbacombe Model Village is hosting a popularity contest – for small gorillas.
It’s all part of Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project. More than 20 gorilla models designed and created by schools from across the region will gather at the Model Village over half term.
Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite. The winning school will receive free visits to both Paignton Zoo and Babbacombe Model Village. Children will be allowed to vote for their own gorilla.
The model gorillas will be displayed in two locations – under the terrace in the 4D waiting area and in...
