Descriptions

17 June 1918

A second Exeter branch of Deller’s café opened in 1906. A meeting place for locals, visitors, friends and lovers it was at the centre of Exeter’s social scene. Ornately decorated balconies surrounded the main hall.

This object is on display at RAMM in Gallery 22.

Inscription

recto Printed title DELLER’S CAFÉ - EXETER

verso Printed POST CARD / DELLER’S CAFÉS EXETER & PAIGNTON / Luncheons, Teas, Dinners & Light Refreshments. / Moderate Charges. Music: - 1 to 2, 3.45 to 5.45, 7 to 9.

verso Printed Post mark BUY NATIONAL WAR BONDS / EXETER / 6.30 PM / 17 JUN 18

verso handwritten in ink Message Dear E. How are you getting along? Ted & I are having a topping time. Weather not too hot. We have first been to tea at this café it is some place. Lovely little cosy corners for 2. I like this part of the world immensely it is so pretty. I wish you were with us you would enjoy it immensely. [?] S is still with us. Love to you all at No 5 [?] / Miss [?] / 5 Church St / St Ebbe’s / Oxford