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Historic hotel destroyed by fire

The historic Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter has been gutted by a fire that burned for more than 50 hours. The building is thought to be the first hotel in England, but now only a crumbling facade remains - and even that has now been demolished.

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Exeter fire spreads to England's oldest hotel

The hotel has stood on Exeter's Cathedral Green for more than 300 years.

It's set in a 17th century coaching inn and is said to be Britain’s oldest hotel.

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