Exeter’s Plaques

By | February 9, 2025

There are many plaques and commemorative signs dotted around Exeter. These signs have been put in public places as a historical reference and remembrance to a notable person, a significant event, or a historic building.

Learn more about these plaques and signs by visiting the Exeter Blue Plaques page.

Images and photographs featured here are part of a growing collection of images within the Exeter Plaques Gallery.

Charlie and Mary

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Charlie Brewer and Mary the pigeon
Installed to commemorate the home of Cecil "Charlie" Brewer and Mary the pigeon. Mary carried top secret World War 2 messages from the loft of these premises.
Plaque located in West Street and was unveiled on 20 January 2018.
Fore Street