POSTPONED Exeter University Club - Visit to the Devon and Exeter Institution, and St Nicholas Priory
An Alumni and supporters event | |
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Date | 20 April 2020 |
Time | 11:00 to 15:30 |
Place | Devon and Exeter Institution, 7 Cathedral Cl, Exeter EX1 1EZ |
Provider | Alumni and supporters |
Event details
EVENT POSTPONED
We regret to inform you that this event has been postponed due to the outbreak and rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Our paramount concern is always for the health and safety of those attending the University’s events.
Please revisit the alumni events webpage for updates and we will inform you as soon as this event is rescheduled.
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We shall visit two of Exeter’s best-loved buildings. Both sites are in the centre of Exeter and served by buses to the High Street and Fore Street. Join us for a visit, either to both sites, or to just one. Lunch will be taken in between at Lloyd’s Kitchen.
Meet at the DEI at 11 am, at Lloyd’s at 12.15pm , or the Priory at 2 pm.
Devon and Exeter Institution, 7, The Close Exeter EX1 1EZ.
Time: 11.00 am
Tickets: Tour £4.00 per person
The institution has been providing a library for Exeter subscribers since 1813 in a building which was adapted from the town house of the Courtenay family. Savour the atmosphere of a Real Library in the two elegant Georgian rooms.
12.15 pm Lunch at Lloyd’s Kitchen in Catherine Street.
St Nicholas Priory, Mint Lane, Exeter EX4 3BL
Time: 2:00pm
Tickets: Tour £4.00 per person
The priory was founded in 1087 and was home to Benedictine monks until 1536. It then became the home of wealthy merchants but later became neglected until it was opened as a museum in the 20th century. The oldest building in Exeter, it is now owned by Exeter Historic Buildings Trust.
Booking: If you would like to join these tours, please contact Ian, the organiser, by 11 April. If you do not get any confirmation of your booking, please contact the Secretary, secretary@eucexeterbranch.org.uk
Please visit the Exeter University Club - Exeter Branch website for more information.
Location:
Devon and Exeter Institution, 7 Cathedral Cl, Exeter EX1 1EZ