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Exeter: Where Ancient Stones Meet Modern Dreams

Ancient cathedral spires pierce the Devon sky while the River Exe winds its way through a landscape that has been shaped by Romans, Saxons, and countless generations since. Cities throughout Britain hold fragments of history within their walls, but few wear their centuries as gracefully as this southwestern gem. Here, where red sandstone buildings glow warmly in the afternoon light, the past isn't simply preserved—it's actively lived.