The Lower Market was built in the 1830s and was opened in December 1836. It was in use until 4th May 1942, when it was damaged by fire as a result of the bombing of Exeter. The shell of the building stood until 1960.
This photograph was published in an article titled "The Charm of the Country Town. II. - The City of Exeter" by A E Richardson in The Architectural Review in 1920.
The original negative of this print was destroyed.
This is part of the Series: RCH01/006 Red Box Collection (Rchme); within the Collection: RCH01 Royal Commission On The Historical Monuments Of England (Rchme) Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Browning, John Ross
Neo Classicism, Post Medieval Market Hall, Trade And Commerce