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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Hollie McNish / The Lobster Paperback Tour With Michael Pedersen's Muckle Flugga Novel Launch
The Show:
Hollie McNish is a poet whose live shows are not to be missed. After a run of sold out gigs up and down the UK, she is back with the paperback…
Sidmouth
Would you like to get your book published Whether it's a novel, non-fiction, a children's book or your memoir, this information-packed, lively workshop will help you towards achieving your goal.
It will cover:
How to get an agent - and offer tips…
Budleigh Salterton
Highclere Castle is now instantly recognisable to us all thanks to the extraordinary popularity of Downton Abbey, but what does it truly mean to live and work in this remarkable home?
History breathes through its walls and gardens and were thrilled…
Exeter
This event is a celebration of the enduring joy and historical value of scrapbooking.
The scrapbooks in the Cathedral Archives are a treasure-trove of cuttings, cartoons, letters, autographs, photographs, postcards and memorabilia all lovingly…
Budleigh Salterton
Bestselling author of the global phenomenon Girl on a Train Paula Hawkinspresents her masterful novel The Blue Hour alongside BAFTA nominated screenwriter and author of one of the years most exciting debut novelsChris Chibnall (Death at the White…
Exeter
Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Alasdair Paterson and Liz Adams.
Each month we host a new headlining poet.
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