Discover, Decode, Preserve
Tel: 01392 202 092
Tel: 01392 202 092
University of Exeter Special Collections are running a one-off archive event on Saturday 14 November, as part of the Being Human Festival.
Please join us to take part in a series of fun puzzles and activities, that will uncover what it takes to be an archivist.
Using examples from University of Exeter's Special Collections you'll get the chance to dive into the world of archives and become an archivist in training (with a stamp card to complete along the way). Activities include uncovering the dates of historic maps, transcription of handwritten letters, discovering clues in audio recordings, creating your own captions for photographs!
The University of Exeter's Special Collections is home to a wide range of archive collections, rare books and manuscripts. Within our collection you will find material relating to South West writers, Victorian culture, the Middle East, the history of the university, environmental issues and much more! Examples from some these collections will feature in the activities and puzzles, so come along and learn more about Special Collections and being an archivist.
The event is free (no booking required) and is suitable for ages 6+. We will be open from 10am-2pm and you can find us at the Exeter Innovation Hub (Princesshay).
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Discover, Decode, Preserve (14 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 14:00 |
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