The Box is a major cultural and heritage attraction and archive, which opened in Plymouth’s city centre in September 2020. Its collection, formally the South West Film and Television Archive (SWFTA), is the regional film archive for the South West of England, comprising the combined programme libraries of Westward Television and Television South West (TSW). It also includes a significant number of donated film collections dating back to the early 1890s.
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Exeter City goalkeeper Ian Main studies at Exeter University
Exeter City goalkeeper Ian Main at Exeter University
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Overview
Ian Main a professional footballer and goalkeeper for Exeter City FC is back in education, studying at Exeter University as he prepares for life after retirement from the game. He is joined by two teammates. Exeter City FC Manager and ex-Welsh striker Brian Godfrey praises Ian’s choice and dedication. Ian Main went on to become a policeman.
Brian Godfrey was a Welsh striker and played for teams including Everton, Aston Villa, Bristol Rovers and Bath City. Godfrey went on to manage Bath City before becoming the manager of Exeter City FC.
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