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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 Dominic Dromgoole: Time Frames to your Itinerary

    Dominic Dromgoole: Time Frames

    Budleigh Salterton

    What can a century of theatre tell us about a century of change?

    Join former Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Dominic Dromgoole, for a witty and wide-ranging journey through the proscenium age, from 1865 to 1965. He brings to life over…

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  3. Add Kate Lord Brown: The Silver Thread to your Itinerary

    Kate Lord Brown: The Silver Thread

    Budleigh Salterton

    Devon-based author Kate Lord Brown is an acclaimed bestselling writer and journalist. Her latest, The Silver Thread , is a sweeping novel that weaves together the stories of Bel, a young designer drawn into the world of Libertys Japonisme textiles,…

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  4. Add Maz Evans: The Last Bard to your Itinerary

    Maz Evans: The Last Bard

    Budleigh Salterton

    Dive into the world of Shakespeare with superstar author Maz Evans, creator of the Who Let the Gods Out series and new book The Last Bard , in a fun-filled hour designed to help you unlock your creativity.
    Join Maz on a whirlwind tour of…

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  5. Add "The Best Advice" - A Writing Panel with The Royal Literary Fund to your Itinerary

    "The Best Advice" - A Writing Panel with The Royal Literary Fund

    Exeter

    The Royal Literary Fund (Britain's oldest literary charity) presents a programme of public events across the South West designed to foster engagement with writing and contemporary authors.

    This time, the panel will explore the themeThe Best Advice…

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  6. Add Ijeoma Uchegbu: The Wondrous Chemistry Of Everyday Life to your Itinerary

    Ijeoma Uchegbu: The Wondrous Chemistry Of Everyday Life

    Budleigh Salterton

    What can chemistry reveal about what it means to be human?

    Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbus book, Chain Reaction , is a vivid and deeply personal journey into the chemistry underpinning everything we touch, consume and inhabit.

    She brings to life…

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