The oldest hotel in England was almost entirely destroyed by a fire last week.
The Royal Clarence Hotel, which dates back to the 18th century, was the first place in England to take on the French term "hotel." Before this, places offering accommodation in the UK were referred to as "inns."
But now, the building could be gone forever. The hotel's interior was entirely destroyed by the blaze on Friday morning, and all that remains is its facade, which was also damaged by the fire.
The Royal Clarence has provided rooms for travellers for almost 250 years. It started as a meeting place for the British upper classes, and has seen famous names from Admiral Lord Nelson to Clark Gable walk through its doors.
Take a tour of the historic hotel below, and discover the legacy it leaves behind.
On Friday 28 October, a fire which started in a neighbouring art gallery hit the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter, destroying everything but part of the building's facade.
Before the fire, the hotel was one of the most prominent features on Exeter's Cathedral Yard.
It was founded in 1769, and is thought to be the oldest hotel in England.
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