Our first destination today was Honiton known for its amazing bobbin lace. We saw some incredible examples. Be sure to click on the photos to see a larger version.
This example gives you some idea of the amount of work involved in creating this lace. This information refers to the picture below it.
We then moved on to Exeter. This is the cozy little pub called The Ship Inn where we had our lunch.
We also visited Exeter Cathedral. As usual, there was scafolding. This time it blocked the front of the church.
Construction of the Cathedral began in 1114. A major rebuild was carried out between 1270 and 1350. The vaulted ceiling is approximately 315ft (96 m) long and is the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world.
The style of vaulting is known as 'tierceron'. The round stone 'bosses' of the vault act as keystones locking the vaults of the Cathedral in place. Exeter Cathedral has more than 400 bosses carved with a variety of Gothic images including plants, animals, heads, figures, and coats of arms.
This is a unique 14th century Minstrels' Gallery with 14 carved angels. 12 are playing medieval musical instruments.
The large face of the Astronomical Clock dates from 1484 with the smaller minute hand added in 1760.
The hole in the bottom of the door below the clock was cut sometime berween 1598 and 1621 to provide access for the Bishop's cat to deter rats and mice.
This is the Bishop's Throne. It is 59ft (18m) tall and was made between 1312 and 1316 using local Devon oak and is held together by wooden pegs.
Most of the pipes of the organ are housed in a case made in 1665.
Here are a few more images from the cathedral.
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