Quay Views: Exeter Canal and the Exe
First constructed in the 1560s, Exeter’s canal system has been extended and upgraded over the centuries. Now used primarily by leisure craft, the city waterways were once vital to the regional economy. The decline of the West Country wool trade and the arrival of the railways in the 19th century led to a reduction in use. However, sizeable cargoes were still brought up to the quayside even after the Second World War.
For three centuries, visiting and local artists have been inspired by the combi
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Closed Mondays and bank holidays.
Gallery 5, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter, Devon EX4 3RX
Wed 8 Jul to Sun 2 Aug 2015