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UNESCO City of Literature

  1. Exeter Literary Itinerary
    There's a good reason why Exeter was awarded UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019. Follow our literary itinerary to see the key places of interest.
  2. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  3. Guest blog: Introducing Exeter St David's book vending machine

    A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!

  4. Book Cycle, Exeter

    2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

  5. Literary Exeter by Train
    Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature and its literary history is reflected in fascinating attractions around the city and beyond, easily reachable from Exeter by rail with GWR.

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  1. Add Quay Words presents Julia Copus & Fathima Zahra: Poetry in Conversation to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Julia Copus & Fathima Zahra: Poetry in Conversation

    Exeter

    We are thrilled to welcome back our Quay Words Autumn 2024 writer-in-residence Fathima Zahra to the Exeter Custom House, for this special poetry evening of discussion and readings with Julia Copus.

    About Julia Copus
    Julia Copus is a poet,…

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  2. Add Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group to your Itinerary

    Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group

    Exeter

    Were pleased to continue hosting theExeter Poetry Society Stanza [https://poetrysociety.org.uk/stanzas/devon/exeter/]for some of 2025's in person meetings at Quay Words.

    The sessions are led by local poet (and previous Quay Words…

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  3. Add Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour to your Itinerary

    Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour

    Exeter

    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…

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  4. Add Uncut Poets to your Itinerary

    Uncut Poets

    Exeter

    Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Alasdair Paterson and Liz Adams.

    Each month we host a new headlining poet.

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  5. Add Kate Mosse, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth to your Itinerary

    Kate Mosse, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth

    Exeter

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.

    With theatre at its most dazzling, immersive…

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  6. Add Quay Words presents Jenna Wolfhart in conversation with Ajebowale Roberts: A Night of Romantasy to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Jenna Wolfhart in conversation with Ajebowale Roberts: A Night of Romantasy

    Exeter

    This April, Quay Words is delighted to be partnering with Libraries Unlimited [https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/] and Exeter Library on this very special event featuring Romantasy author Jenna Wolfhart, in conversation with One More Chapter…

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