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People leave the strangest things inside books: we have found everything from pressed ferns, drawings and poems to newspaper cuttings, letters and photographs – and even a pair of scissors and a 17th century French playing card!
Come and explore with us some of the fascinating items we've found between the covers of books.
This is a free drop-in session. No booking is required.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Library & Archives In Focus: Between the Covers (4 Dec 2025) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 13:00 | - 15:00 |
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Exeter. Our historic city is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season. The festivities start on the 14th November with the Christmas lights being turned on and 20th November sees the opening of the popular Cathedral Christmas Market.
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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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