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ST Nicholas Priory 20140131152138 PDF
ST Nicholas Priory 20140131152138 PDF
Tudor Home
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Exeters
Hidden Jewel
Originally part of Exeters first medieval
monastery, this splendid Grade 1 listed
building later became the Tudor home of a
wealthy merchant family. Now presented
as their richly furnished Elizabethan town
house adorned with beautifully crafted
replica furniture and the bright paint and
textiles of the period, St Nicholas Priory
is one of Exeters hidden jewels.
In St Nicholas Priory replica furniture
and artefacts can be touched and used.
There are costumes to try on and games,
toys, stories and other items that give a
wonderful insight into Tudor life.
The priory is also home to a new
display of some of Exeters original
Tudor artefacts from the collection at
the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.
From
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St Nicholas Priory was founded in
1087 and was home to Benedictine
monks for over 400 years. In 1536,
like other monasteries, it was closed and
partly demolished by King Henry VIII.
The remaining buildings were sold and
they became the home of the wealthy
Hurst family.
Repaired and redisplayed, St Nicholas
Priory now includes three rooms
recreated as they would have been
when William Hurst lived here in 1602.
The parlour, kitchen and chamber have
beautifully crafted replica furniture,
equipment and textiles that can be
touched and used.
Many original features have survived
including a stunning decorated plaster
ceiling, fireplaces, beams, wall paintings
and even a Tudor loo. The parlour has
newly installed period oak panelling that
has been carefully decorated with handmade paints, accurately recreating a rare
original pattern from Tudor Exeter.
A small garden area features Tudor
plants and herbs and a gift shop has
souvenirs to suit all pockets.
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How to book
For detailed information visit
www.exeter.gov.uk/priory or ring
01392 265858.
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Accessibility
St Nicholas Priory is partially accessible,
it has uneven surfaces, steps, stairs
and narrow doorways. We are happy to
arrange special tours in advance to
meet particular requirements.
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Corporate Events
The priory is available for hire for
corporate events.
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Special events
The priory presents occasional special
events throughout the year from living
history days where you can meet people
from the past, to lunchtime talks,
tours and family activities.
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