In 2011 Exeter paused to celebrate 100 years as an incorporated city. Furthermore, 6 churches were damaged or destroyed. In the 9th century Danes began to raid England. At first, their friary was on the site of Friernhay Street. The Romans called it Isca. Exeter is a small town in southeastern New Hampshire centered around the falls where the fresh-water Exeter River meets the salty, tidal Squamscott. The streets are not flagged neither are they regularly cleaned as in other parts of the kingdom.'. The Saxons called each Roman town a ceaster. The old industry of wool manufacture continued to flourish and the port continued to import large quantities of wine. A second wave of immigrants followed, mostly British in origin, many who established the milling industries on the river or trades connected with the shipping industry. That had to be done at Topsham. The castle became known as Rougemont castle. Today most of the workforce in Exeter is employed in service industries such as tourism, education and public administration. (Bonhay may be from the Norman French good hay). East Gate followed in 1784. The streets are well-paved, spacious streets and a vast trade are carried on. Like all Roman towns Exeter or Isca had a rectangular space called the forum. Wool was exported and wine (the drink of the upper class) was imported. For more Exeter history, read curator Barbara Rimkunas's "Historically Speaking" columns, found in the Exeter News-Letter and on our blog. The next year they marched off to invade another part of the country. Magdalen Street is named after it. However Exeter became very cramped as the population grew but most people continued to live inside the walls. Hosting & Maintenance provided by PastisEnterprises.com. However, towns and cities in the Midlands and the North soon overtook Exeter. However much of the town was still dirty and unsanitary. The friars were like monks but instead of withdrawing from the world they went out to preach. That means the wool was pounded in a mixture of clay and water to clean and thicken it. The Romans arrived in the Southwest about 50 CE they built a wooden fort on a hill near the river Exe at the lowest point where it could be easily crossed. A number of special events occurred throughout the year, including the planting of a Centennial Time Capsule, a Centennial parade, and a full day of activities in City Park culminating in a concert by the Sons of the San Joaquin. The Augustinians were called grey friars because of their grey habits. The tanning industry also continued to thrive. Exeter was the centre of a rebellion in Southwest England in 1068. There were also public baths in Roman Exeter. The location of an early settlement at the fall line is probably no coincidence because the natural resources found there suited the needs of the early settlers so admirably. In return, he swore an oath that he would not harm the town. In the 21st Century Exeter is still a flourishing city. At first, Exeter supported parliament. By the 7th century, they had reached Devon.