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News, views and occasional mischief from England's Historic Pie House in Ashburton, Devon.

A crisp, golden-brown Yorkshire pudding sits above sliced roast beef, with mash, greens and gravy on a white plate beside a pint.

Sunday Roast Pie Dinners

The pie and the roast, together at last Sunday, done properly. Topside, Yorkshire, crackling and Port gravy — with a pie at the heart of it
July 16, 2026
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A crowned figure in red robes sits above a wooden wheel, with red-clad people around its spokes in a green landscape.

The Medieval Channel

So what was life like in medieval times for ordinary people? How did they live? What did they eat and drink? Did they go to the pub? Did they travel? Did they
December 28, 2025
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Illuminated gravestones and trees surround a dark cemetery, with a large pale stone in the foreground at night.

Ashburton Ghost Walk

The Ashburton Ghost Walk starts here at the haunted Old Exeter Inn, where the ghost of a young girl is often seen on the stairs in her white dress
July 25, 2025
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A worn, gold-and-dark-blue Ark Royal badge bears a crowned ship above stylised waves, with the name in prominent lettering.

Ark Royal Badge Here

When the opportunity came up to buy the ship's badge of the Ark Royal, the original one was built for Raleigh himself in the 1580s, we couldn't resist!
July 18, 2025
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Red circular badge reading “Old Exeter Inn”, “New In!”, “Crafty Beer” and “Serving Good Liquor Here Since 1130AD”

The Home of Great Craft Beer

A special place The Old Exeter Inn, the oldest freehouse in the world, has never gone in for the ordinary. Our customers don’t want the ubiquitous brands that dominate the bars of
June 15, 2025
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