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15-17 Magdalen Road, Exeter, 2022.
| 15 | (To left of photograph) | Previously numbered 1, renumbered 15 1893 |
| - | 1835 | House on this site in map published by R. Colliver, drawn by R. Brown. |
| - | 1838 | Thomas May, occupier and owner, a large front dwelling house and garden, gross value £44 0s, rateable value £36 0s. Valuation of the houses and lands in the city of Exeter, by Rowe, Cornish and Hooper. |
| - | 1840 | House with garden shown on John Wood’s map prepared for valuation made by Rowe, Cornish and Hooper in 1838 and published in 1840. |
| 1 | 1851 | Guppy, John, schoolmaster |
| 1 | 1861 | May, Frances, [private resident, annuitant]. Aged 77 in 1861. |
| 1 | 1874-1887 | Hugo, Miss Alice Hargate |
| 1 | 1880 Nov 27 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegram. It was discovered that the premises of Mr. Turl, dairyman, No. 1, Magdalen-road, were on fire. The occupants were roused, and at the same time the Fire Brigades were sent for. |
| 1 | 1887 Jan 31 | Western Times. Died, Jan. 26, at her residence, 1, Magdalen-road, Exeter, Avis Harriet, eldest daughter of the late Charles Hugo, of Taunton. |
| 1 | 1887 Feb 28 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Short notice. Auction tomorrow at 11. 1, Magdalen-road. Messrs. Warren Bros. have been favoured with instructions from Miss Patch to sell by auction |
| 1 | 1887 Nov 8 | Express and Echo. To be let. 1 Magdalen-road, containing 3 reception, 4 bedrooms, and convenient offices. Front and back gardens. |
| 1 | 1890-1892 | [Empty in directories, perhaps rebuilding] |
| - | 1893 | Mount Radford Cigar Stores, tobacconist. Manageress Miss Welfare. |
| 15 | 1894 Dec 22 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Packet Handsome, Jewelled, Folding Christmas and New Year’s cards will be sent Post Free for 1s. Bazaar, 15, Magdalen-road, Mount Radford. |
| 15 | 1895 Mar 22 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Auction! 15, Magdalen-road (corner Denmark-road), Exeter. Messrs. S. Force & Son have received instructions from the owner, who is leaving Exeter, to sell [the stock in trade] by auction, on Saturday 23rd March, without reserve. |
| 15 | 1895 | [Empty in directory] |
| 15 | 1902-1910 | Shapley, Richard Francis, fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1906-1924 | Owens, Arthur Thomas, fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1910 May 9 | Express and Echo. Boy wanted, for Errands; must be clean and respectable. Owens, Fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1920 Oct 1 | Western Times Inquest. Mary Winifred Owens, the nine-year-old Exeter Modern School-girl, who was fatally injured in a motor accident at the top of Pinhoe-road, Exeter. Evidence of identification was given by Mr Arthur Thomas Owens, of 15 Magdalen-road, a fruiterer, father of the deceased. |
| 15 | 1925 | Smith, A. and L., fruiterers and florists. |
| 15 | 1926 | Davey, Mrs Annie Louise, fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1927 | Hurford, P. T., fruiterer and florist. |
| 15 | 1928-1932 | Passmore, Richard Ward, fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1930 Mar 4 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Two boys, aged nine and ten respectively were charged with stealing bananas, value 2s, from Richard Ward Passmore, of 15, Magdalen-road, Exeter on February 15th. |
| 15 | 1935 | Clifford, Miss Edith, pastry cook. |
| 15 | 1937 | Ann’s home made cakes. |
| 15 | 1939 | Kent, -, fruiterer. |
| 15 | 1942 | [empty]. |
| 15 | 1943 | A. R. P. depot, air raid precautions. |
| 15 | 1945 | [empty]. |
| 15 | 1946-1957 | Sellek, Sydney F. Scaffolding (GB) Ltd, building contractors. |
| 15 | 1959 | Davis, Thomas H., [private resident]. |
| 15 | 1959-1973 | Radiovision (Exeter), radio & television engineers. |
| 15 | 1963 Mar 8 | Express and Echo. Radiovision (Exeter) cordially invite you to see the fastest ever washday! Breeze washday with the Top Luxel. |
| 15 | 1969 | Davis, Thomas H., [private resident]. |
| 15 | 1981-1991 | Thorpe, Lawrence A., gifts and lampshades. |
| 15 | 1990-1997 | Vincent, Paul, Vincent Gallery, a noted meeting point for artists. Tel: 430082. |
| 15 | 1990 Mar 29 | Exeter Leader. What do you do if a brick is thrown through a large glass window and because it is curved it will take weeks to replace? If you are Paul Vincent of Vincent Gallery in Magdalen Road Exeter you call Maxine Latham and get a reproduction old master painted to cover the hole. |
| 15 | 1990 Nov 29 | Exeter Leader. The Vincent Gallery is celebrating Christmas with a window display designed by two pupils from the Maynard School. |
| 15 | 1991 Sep 16 | Exeter Leader. Vincent Gallery until September 27: Burnt Offerings ceramics. |
| 15 | 1992 Apr 2 | Exeter Leader. Exeter print-maker and illustrator Chris Pig, exhibition of prints, entitled “Low Lifers” at Vincent Gallery in Magdalen Road. |
| 15 | 1993-2000 | Studio Pottery magazine, a periodical published by Paul Vincent. Later entitled Ceramics in Society it was published by Paul Vincent after he moved to 2 Bartholomew Street West by West Quarter Publications from 2000 to 2005. Paul Vincent later moved to Crediton. |
| 15 | 2000-2002 | Moko Furniture Gifts. Moved to 17 Gandy Street EX4 3LS in 2002 where it continued trading until closing down in summer 2023. |
| 15 | 2003-2009 | Visage House Interiors. |
| 15 | 2011-2012 | Jamie's, snack bar. |
| 15 | 2014-2018 | Café Catalan, tapas restaurant. |
| 15 | 2018-2024+ | Fowler Financial Planning, financial services. Tel: 790623. www.fowlerfp.co.uk "Fowler Financial Planning seeks to enable clients to achieve financial peace of mind, both today and in the future. Our clients are often busy, professional people, who recognise the need for discipline in their personal finances and understand the value of partnering with a trusted adviser to manage their financial affairs." The firm is an adviser with St James’s Place and, through its Charitable Foundation has supported the printing of the first edition of this publication in 2024. It is also praiseworthy that the distinctive glazing that forms such a striking entrance to Mount Radford Village was preserved during restoration in 2022. |
15-17 Magdalen Road, Exeter, 2022.
| 17 | (To right of photograph) | Previously unnumbered, between 1 and 2. |
| - | 1890 | [not in directory, not yet built?]. |
| - | 1892 -1893 | Bradbeer Mrs Annie, china warehouse. |
| 17 | 1895 | Bradbeer Mrs Annie, china warehouse. |
| 17 | 1902-1915 | Bazley, Henry James, |
| 17 | 1906 Jan 26 | Western Times. Wanted, clean, respectable girl; age about 17. Apply, 17, Magdalen-road, Exeter. |
| 17 | 1908 Aug 28 | Western Times. Wanted, a girl daily, over 17. Apply, after p.m., 17, Magdalen-road, Exeter. |
| 17 | 1919-1932 | Dyer, Frederick George, boot repairer. |
| 17 | 1921 Dec 13 | Western Times. Received for the Exeter Farthing Breakfast Fund, farthings from Freda Dyer, 17, Magdalen-road. |
| 17 | 1929 Dec 20 | Western Times. After having been missing from her home for about an hour, Ada Beatrice Dyer, 57, of 17, Magdalen-road, Exeter, was found in the river Exe by the fender at Trew's Weir Mill on Wednesday night. |
| 17 | 1929 Dec 21 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Amy Dyer, [Ada’s] mother, stated that her daughter had been very depressed for over six months, and had received medical attention. |
| 17 | 1935-1969 | Green, W.G., electrical, plumbing & sanitary engineer. |
| 17 | 1960 Oct 11 | Express and Echo. Plumber electrician wanted. Apply: W G Green. |
| 17 | 1969 | Ireland, T. G., [private resident]. |
| 17 | 1969-1973 | Ireland, I.E., electrical engineer. |
| 17 | 1981-1983 | Ivens, G., electrical engineer and plumber. |
| 17 | 1985-1989 | Monica Fashions, children's wear. Tel: 219639. |
| 17 | 1991 | [private resident]. |
| 17 | 1989-2002 | Visage House Beauty. |
| 17 | 2002 | |
| 17 | 2003-2024+ | Visage House Tel: 499249. www.visagehouse.co.uk. "Established in 1989, we are a highly regarded destination Beauty Salon offering a wide range of inspiring beauty treatments. There's no compromise when it comes to quality at Visage House, from the staff to the premises and the products, only the best is good enough. Re-opened in August 2014 under new ownership and having undergone a full refurbishment, we now provide a fresh, modern and relaxing environment." |
19 Magdalen Road, Exeter, 2022.
| 19 | Previously unnumbered, between 1 and 2 | |
| - | 1892 | [not mentioned in directories, unbuilt] |
| - | 1893 | Kemp, John. |
| 19 | 1895 | Dymond, Thomas , water inspector. |
| 19 | 1900 May 2 | Western Times. Many citizens will hear with regret of the death of Mr Thomas Dymond, a well-known and respected citizen, who passed away yesterday after a short illness aged 60. |
| 19 | 1900 May 5 | Western Times. The funeral took place in the Higher Cemetery yesterday of the late Thomas Dymond, 19, Magdalen-road, Exeter, for over 26 years the City Water Inspector. The Rev W. H. Carter (curate of St. Matthews) officiated. |
| 19 | 1902-1910 | Dymond, Mrs. |
| 19 | 1907 Jan 15 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Miss Faulkner, Professor of singing and mandoline, for terms apply 19, Magdalen Road. |
| 19 | 1908 | Hall, Miss Florence Bessie, fancy stationer, &c. |
| 19 | 1915-1919 | Kingdon, Miss Marian, milliner. |
| 19 | 1923-1937 | National Cash Register Co. Ltd. |
| 19 | 1924-1946 | Vosper, Reginald P, jobbing carpenter. |
| 19 | 1930 July 25 | Western Times. Lindsey, beloved husband of Elsie Vosper, and youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vosper, passed away after a long illness. Aged 40. |
| 19 | 1946 | Electrical Trades Union, C. Osborne area secretary. |
| 19 | 1946 | Soper Ltd, government contractors. |
| 19 | 1953 | Criggall & Taylor, knitwear. |
| 19 | 1957 | Hague, James J. |
| 19 | 1959 | Stoneman, Terence, [private resident] |
| 19 | 1960 Mar 23 | Express and Echo. An accident involving motorcycle and a stationary van outside 19 Magdalen Road February 11 led Stanley Redvers Huxham of Whipton, Exeter being fined £2 by Exeter magistrates. |
| 19 | 1960 Nov 8 | Express and Echo. Now open, Jeffcott (Drapery and Babywear) Sewing Crochet and Knitting Specialists Your Inspection Invited Private Tel: 75667. |
| 19 | 1961 | Jeffcott, ladies' outfitters |
| 19 | 1963-1964 | Weare and Burt, wool shop. |
| 19 | 1963 Dec 17 | Express and Echo. Baby Modes, Stockists of Hayfield Wool & Shetland Sport. Baby, children’s and ladies’ wear. Orders taken for Hand Knitting. |
| 19 | 1963-1966 | Weare, Philip A. T. |
| 19 | 1965-1966 | Jackie, wool stores. |
| 19 | 1969-1973 | Cole, H.M., wool stores. |
| 19 | 1981 | Cole, William C. & Helen M., wool stores. |
| 19 | 1983-1987 | Commissariat, government surplus stores. |
| 19 | 1989 Nov 2 | Exeter Leader. Make Labels an important part your lifestyle Now open on: Mondays-Fridays 10am-5pm Saturdays 10am- 1pm. Tel: 71437. |
| 19 | 1989-1999 | Labels, ladies’ fashion. Tel: 271437. |
| 19 | 1991 | Hayfield Wools, wool shop. |
| 19 | 2001 | Doll House. Tel: 271437 |
| 19 | 2002-2003 | Tralala, children's shoes. Tel: 78486. |
| 19 | 2012 | Erica[?], ceramic, textiles, art. |
| 19 | 2017-2024+ | Maker Maker, craft shop. "Maker Maker reflects the hearts and passions of husband and wife team Rupert & Anita, who between them sew, pot, paint, and play ukulele! Against the charming backdrop of carefully curated antique furniture, the shop provides a display of high quality tools, beautiful fabrics, materials for makers and home furnishings; Merchant & Mills, Colourman Paint, Cambridge Imprint, St. Eval Candles to name but a few... and not forgetting an impressive wall of stunning ukuleles! The owners say: Our little shop is creative space from where we teach and our hope is to inspire and encourage people to discover their creativity. Undeniably a quirky mix, unmistakably Maker Maker!" |
21-23 Magdalen Road, Exeter 2022.
| 21 | (to left of photograph) Previously unnumbered, between 1 and 2. | |
| - | 1892 | [not mentioned in directories, unbuilt] |
| - | 1893 | Teed, George, greengrocer |
| 21 | 1895-1896 | Manley, Miss Elizabeth |
| 21 | 1897 | Isaacs, William Richard |
| 21 | 1899-1906 | Isaacs, Miss Alice, dressmaker |
| 21 | 1902-1908 | Richards, Miss Jane, [private resident]. |
| 21 | 1908 Sep 25 | Western Times. Died September 20th, at 21, Magdalen-road, Exeter, Jane Richards, formerly of 28. South-street. |
| 21 | 1908-1946 | Isaacs, Misses Emma & Alice, dress makers |
| 21 | 1909 Apr 29 | Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Wanted experienced bodice hands immediately. Misses Isaac. 21, Magdalen-road. Mount Radford Exeter. |
| 21 | 1910 Feb 11 | Western Times. Dressmaking. Thoroughly experienced bodice hands. Also apprentices. Misses Isaac, 21, Magdalen-road. Mount Radford, Exeter. |
| 21 | 1910 Apr 29 | Western Times. Wanted, thoroughly experienced bodice hands; also apprentices. A. and E. Isaac, 21, Magdalen-road Exeter. |
| 21 | 1957-1961 | Dobson, John A. |
| 21 | 1963-1964 | Dobson, John A. and Cole, Miss E. [private residents] |
| 21 | 1965-1991 | Buley, S.G. watchmaker & jeweller |
| 21 | 1966 | Armitage, Alan, [private resident] |
| 21 | 1969 | Brooks, Michael, [private resident] |
| 21 | 2014 Jun 27. | Wildcat Automotive Holdings Ltd, company number 09105862. Registered office address 21 Magdalen Road, Exeter, England, EX2 4TA. Incorporated 27 June 2014. |
