On Thursday, the Lammas Glove was paraded through the city and displayed from the guildhall. The ceremony has been held for over 900 years and celebrates the first fruits of the harvest. The giant white glove symbolises the King's protection over the city. #Exeter #Devon #history

Exeter Regatta, the city's oldest sporting event, commenced earlier today. The annual event dates back to the late 1800s. #Exeter #Devon #UK #rowing

24 and 26 Main Road, Pinhoe. Cottage now divided into two dwellings. Thought to date from the 17th or 18th century. One of several thatched buildings located in the Pinhoe area of the city. #history #architecture #Exeter #Devon #England #UK

Butt's Ferry, Exeter quay. Ferry services have crossed the river Exe since at least the 1200s. In 1972 the city council (who then ran the ferry) planned to abolish it. George Butt, a local man, successfully fought to save the ferry, hence it its current name #history #Devon #UK

Mary of Exeter, depicted on a mosaic in St Thomas. Mary served with the National Pigeon Service during WW2 carrying secret messages to France. She was attacked by a German hawk, shot, and hit by shrapnel but survived. She was awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery. #history #Devon

Reed Hall, an Italianate mansion built in 1867 for Richard Thornton, a wealthy merchant who made his fortune trading in Indonesia. During WW1 it became a hospital for wounded officers. Today it forms part of Exeter University's main campus. #history #architecture #Exeter #Devon

View of Exeter Cathedral from the Becketts rooftop bar last night. The bar sits at the top of the old Colson's department store building. Founded in 1792 by one Mrs Colson, the firm traded for almost 200 years. #Exeter #Devon #England #UK #travel #history #bar #nightlife

Coronation themed post box topper, Exmouth. #yarnbombing #Devon #UK #coronation

Norman gatehouse of Exeter Castle. Built by William the Conqueror shortly after his successful Siege of Exeter in 1068. The use of Saxon building methods suggests that the Normans used English masons during its construction. #history #travel #architecture #Exeter #Devon #UK

Bradninch Hall, Castle Street. Built in the early 1800s as a house. During WW1 it became a military hospital. In April 1916 Pte. William Young, of the 8th East Lancashire Regiment, a patient at the hospital, was awarded the Victoria Cross. #history #Exeter #Devon #UK