Author JK Rowling has dispelled claims that Gandy Street and The Old Firehouse influenced the creation of two Harry Potter locations.
Gandy Street
Magic comes to Gandy Street
Friday 25th August will witness the opening of a Harry Potter themed bar, The Cauldron Inn, on none other than Exeter’s Gandy Street, rumoured to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. The bar, opened by the Exeter based Novelty Bar Company Ltd, will take over four floors and include themed rooms and an app which guests […]
An interview with RHODES
“Ultimately the album is about overcoming fears and being there for one another.” And overcoming fear is exactly what Rhodes did. Two years after bursting on to the scene with his debut EP Raise Your Love, having since supported the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Laura Marling and Nick Mulvey, Rhodes is back, and touring his […]
When Freshers’ gets tough, the tough go shopping
Coming to university in Exeter means you are granted access to a top level of academic tuition, a beautiful campus, great people, but most importantly, brilliant shopping. I came from a small city with barely a New Look and a Dorothy Perkins to rub together; so coming to Exeter was great for my shopping passion, […]