Royal Clarence After The Fire - part one 02/18/2018 The Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter was a much loved part of this historic city. For hundreds of years it welcomed visitors from all over the world, and was at the centre of cultural life in Exeter. I have sat outside its elegant facade on the Cathedral Green many times over the years and chatted in the warm summer sunshine, enjoying the scenery and companionship of travellers. however all that changed in the small hours of Friday 28th October 2016 when a fierce fire swept through the building.
The Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter was a much loved part of this historic city. For hundreds of years it welcomed visitors from all over the world, and was at the centre of cultural life in Exeter. I have sat outside its elegant facade on the Cathedral Green many times over the years and chatted in the warm summer sunshine, enjoying the scenery and companionship of travellers. however all that changed in the small hours of Friday 28th October 2016 when a fierce fire swept through the building.