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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 Claudia Hammond: Overwhelmed to your Itinerary

    Claudia Hammond: Overwhelmed

    Budleigh Salterton

    All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm. It's as if there's ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it. But there is a way out!

    Addressing particular problems that can trap us into feeling overwhelmed, from…

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  3. Add Ian Mortimer: Through The Windows Of An Ordinary House to your Itinerary

    Ian Mortimer: Through The Windows Of An Ordinary House

    Budleigh Salterton

    A History of England...

    What can one house tell us about 900 years of Devon life or the history of England itself?

    Join Sunday Times bestselling author of The Time Travellers Guides,Ian Mortimer, as he brings to life the remarkable story of…

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  4. Add Sophy Henn: Happy Hills to your Itinerary

    Sophy Henn: Happy Hills

    Budleigh Salterton

    Welcome to Happy Hills its a place where anything can happen!
    Join Sophy Henn, author/illustrator extraordinaire of the hilariously funny graphic novel series, Happy Hills . Enjoy a Disco Cat dance off, help Captain invent some new pants and meet…

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  5. Add Jason Fox to your Itinerary

    Jason Fox

    Exeter University, Exeter

    Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader.

    Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories,…

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  6. Add Cathy Rentzenbrink: Write With Cathy & Agatha to your Itinerary

    Cathy Rentzenbrink: Write With Cathy & Agatha

    Budleigh Salterton

    Have you always wanted to write but dont know where to start? Cathy Rentzenbrinkinvites you to explore writing as a source of creativity, confidence and wellbeing in this lively, interactive event inspired by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie…

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