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Exeter Guildhall

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This colonnaded building on the main street is the oldest municipal building in the kingdom -- the earliest reference to the guildhall is in a deed from 1160. The Tudor front that straddles the pavement was added in 1593. Inside you'll find a fine display of silver, plus a number of paintings. The ancient hall is paneled in oak. This is a working building, so hours of operation are not guaranteed.