historical

An Evening with Lindsey Davis

Event Date: 
19/04/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Waterstones Roman Gate, 252, High Street, Exeter, Ex4 3PZ

Come and hear Lindsey Davis talk about her new Flavia Albia novel "The Third Nero" at Waterstones Roman Gate Exeter branch. Tickets available in store (01392-423044) on online at Waterstones.com/events.

The Exeter Book: Family Fun

Event Date: 
06/04/2016 - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Wednesday 6th April 2016, 12.30-15.30 (Pearson Education Centre) Come and see the amazing Exeter Book which has survived for over 1000 years!

Drop in to the Library & Archives to see this amazing collection of Anglo-Saxon poems.

While you’re there – meet the archivist and ask her what parchment is made of (it’s rather disgusting….).

Afterwards, come over to our Education Space and take part in our Anglo-Saxon themed activities.

Make a shield or a brooch to take home, and see if you can work out the riddles of the Exeter Book.

Then have a go at...

Half Term: Tudor Crafts

Event Date: 
18/02/2016 - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 18th February 2016, 10.00-14.30 (Cathedral) Did you know: Mary Tudor was born 500 years ago on this date?

Come and take part in our Tudor crafts! Make a Tudor Rose collage, a gruesome be-headable puppet, or become a Tudor character by creating a portrait and making your own ruff.

Plus try on our costumes and have a go at writing with a quill! £1 per craft.

Colouring/dressing up is free.

No tickets - just turn up!

http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/all-events/half-term-tudor-craf...

Half Term: Cathedral Family Tour

Event Date: 
16/02/2016 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Monday 15th February 2016 (10.00-11.00 or 14.00-15.00) Tuesday 16th February 2016 (10.00-11.00 or 14.00-15.00)

Come and explore the Cathedral as a family this half-term.

Join our child-friendly tour full of stories, amazing facts, and spooky tales. Find out more about this wonderful building, and discover how and why it was built.

Along the way, see if you can spot: a mermaid, a green man, an elephant, a boy sticking his tongue out, and a clock that may have inspired the nursery rhyme ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’. Afterwards, why not get dressed up and take a Medieval...

Summer 2015: Archaeology Explorers

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 27th August, 10.00-12.00 or 13.30-15.30

Come and be an archaeologist for the day! Archaeologists use all sorts of evidence to find out more about people in the past, including their poo! Can you sort which poo belongs to which time period? Get stuck into our fake poo to find all the clues you need to make your historical discovery.

Suitable for ages 6-14. Please book online or call 01392 285983

http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/95256

Summer 2015: Archaeology Explorers

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 27th August, 10.00-12.00 or 13.30-15.30

Come and be an archaeologist for the day! Archaeologists use all sorts of evidence to find out more about people in the past, including their poo! Can you sort which poo belongs to which time period? Get stuck into our fake poo to find all the clues you need to make your historical discovery.

Suitable for ages 6-14. Please book online or call 01392 285983

http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/95256

Chalk & Ward join Exeter Chamber of Commerce

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Tue, 10/22/2013 - 4:25pm

Having moved from Exeter’s historical Quayside to Southernhay earlier this year, Chalk & Ward Advertising have made another move to join the Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Chalk & Ward are the largest independent advertising agency in the region and are celebrating their 15th year in business in 2013. Offering clients integrated communications advice covering creative, marketing, strategy, public relations and digital services Chalk & Ward Advertising work with some of the region’s biggest names. Centrax, Glendinning, Mole Valley Farmers, DS Smith PLC and...