FUN & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EXETER
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The Exeter Guildhall is the oldest civic building in Britain, parts of the building dates as far back as 1160.
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Exeter was founded by the Romans, once called Isca and was the tribal capital of the Domnonirums.
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There are 7 other places around the world called Exeter, including Towns in Canada, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
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During Medieval Britain, Exeter had man-made drinking water system that brought pure spring water into the city.
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Exeter was the last place where a woman was trialed and executed for witchcraft.
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The Royal Clarence Hotel is the oldest in Britain, which was built in 1769 and some parts can be dated back to the 1500’s.
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Famous people that come from Exeter include JK Rowling, Chris Martin, Tommy Cooper and William Temple, among others.
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The Cathedral of St Peter dates back to 1050 and was rebuilt in 1258 In decorative gothic style.
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If you go out in Exeter you are likely to be caught on camera over 300 times a day.
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The estimated population of Exeter is around 144,328 and has the second highest population in Devon.
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