Exeter collector Heather Coleman has turned her passion for old clay tobacco pipes into a business and now supplies crafted clay pipes worldwide for television, film and theatre. Most recently a selection of her pipes appeared in the popular TV series Poldark and she has also made special pipes for many well-known people including President Obama, Johnny Depp, the late Terry Pratchett, and comedian Phil Jupitus.
Her collection of historical pipes is currently on display at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). They date from the 1580s right through to the 1920s and include...
Celebrating the First Anniversary of the official opening of the Walronds, Cullompton there will be a fantastic Tudor Fayre. After nearly 4 years under scaffold, on 13th June 2014 HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the restored and renovated Walronds in Fore Street, Cullompton. In the intervening 12 months the house has been used by a large number of groups for a variety of purposes and volunteers have worked tirelessly in the gardens to provide a charming and relaxing space for the local community to enjoy.
To mark the anniversary, the Cullompton Walronds Preservation...
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Michael Spiers, the official Rolex and Tudor retailer in the South-West region, welcomed guests to a private champagne reception.
The sparkling event was held at their Exeter store to launch the new Tudor range of Swiss watches.
Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of the new Tudor range as the marque re-launches in the UK and Ireland, offering distinct watch collections based on Tudor’s heritage.
Buying a Tudor watch in Devon and Cornwall used to be a Mission Impossible. But now, thanks to Michael Spiers Jewellers, the watch of choice for Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible as action man Ethan Hunt is making its debut in the South-West. The Tudor brand, famed for its fantastic resilience and durability, has arrived in the UK for the first time in over ten years and Michael Spiers Jewellers in Truro, Plymouth, and Exeter, will be the only official agents for the brand in the South West. Company Director, Adam Spiers, said: “This launch is one of the biggest we have had at Michael...
Make traditional Christmas decorations in the parlour.
In the morning, Mistresses Eleanor and Christina will also be in the kitchen showing visitors how to prepare sweetmeats, decorations and delicacies for the Hursts’ Christmas celebrations.
On Saturday 1 June, Tudor enthusiasts will be given a rare opportunity to experience life in the late 16th century in one of Exeter’s finest historical buildings: St Nicholas Priory.
With the exclusive use of the Priory, participants can immerse themselves in Tudor life with the History Re-enactment Workshop’s Tudor family. Activities include cooking, sewing and needlecrafts, writing, still room work and song and dance. Bring an apron, notepad, shoes you can dance in and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee are provided.
Running from 10am to 5pm, tickets £40 (£30) are available...
