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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 Silent Book Club to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club

    Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!) | No booking required

    Silent Book Club in Exeter happens twice a month at Topsham Brewery — on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month — and on the last Thursday of the month at 12 Bar Music &…

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  2. Add Quay Words presents Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear

    Exeter

    Were pleased to welcome Raymond Antrobus back to Exeter Custom House, after kicking off our pilot season in 2019 were thrilled he can return for our final week of celebrations. Well be talking to Raymond about his memoir The Quiet Ear .

    The Quiet…

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  3. Add The Book Market to your Itinerary

    The Book Market

    Exeter

    The bookish event of the summer is back!

    Our beloved Book Market will be held on Exeter Quay on Sunday 7th JuneWe'll have some of the best indie bookshops from across Devon on the piazza (where the Exeter Quayside Farmer's Market is), FREE literary…

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  4. Add Exeter Playwrights Cafe to your Itinerary

    Exeter Playwrights Cafe

    Exeter

    Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the first Thursday (7-9om) of each month for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.

    These informal sessions are a space where you can share extracts of your work, receive feedback,…

  5. Add Quay Words presents: Writing In Images, a fiction workshop with Monique Roffey to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents: Writing In Images, a fiction workshop with Monique Roffey

    Exeter

    Writing Images is a fiction workshop with Monique Roffey which examinesSpecificity

    Quay Words are pleased to invite Monique Roffey back to the Custom House to deliver this focused 2-hour workshop, a part of our jam-packed May programme for lovers…

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  6. Add Paul Lamb-Of Thorn & Briar to your Itinerary

    Paul Lamb-Of Thorn & Briar

    Crediton

    The Bookery is delighted to welcome acclaimedhedgelayerand writer Paul Lamb, who will joinProfessor Richard Brazier in conversationto discuss his powerful memoir Of Thorn & Bria r , an intimate portrait of a year spent travelling the West Country…

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