Famous People Born In Exeter

Harry Treadaway garnered international fame with his phenomenal performance in Penny Dreadful. He formed a band called Lizardsun with his twin brother, Luke Treadaway. He bagged in the British Independent Film Award nomination for the Most Promising Newcomer for his performance in Brothers of the Head. He earned a Satellite Award nomination for his role in Mr. Mercedes.

Tim Shaw is a British TV presenter, radio host, and engineer. He is best known for conducting scientific experiments on the streets as part of his popular TV show Street Genius for the National Geographic channel. He is also known for his radio programs, such as Tim Shaw's Asylum for which he has won several awards.

Educated at her Unitarian minister father’s school, Mary Carpenter grew up to form her own free schools for the poor, known as the ragged schools. Her work later took her to India and North America. She also established the National Indian Association to ease communication between Indian and British reformers.

Eleanor Coade was a British businesswoman known for her astute entrepreneurial, business, and marketing skills. She manufactured Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations, and garden ornaments. She created stoneware for many famous buildings, including St George's Chapel, The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, and Carlton House. She was one of the few women to run a highly successful business in the Georgian era.