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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 Inside Story with Fiona Macbeth to your Itinerary

    Inside Story with Fiona Macbeth

    Exeter

    Inside Story

    Everyone is a storytellerwhether they know it or not. From the anecdotes we share to the observations we make, storytelling is part of our everyday lives.

    This workshop invites participants of all confidence levels to rediscover the…

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  3. Add Rachael Stirling: All About My Mother: The Life Of Diana Rigg to your Itinerary

    Rachael Stirling: All About My Mother: The Life Of Diana Rigg

    Budleigh Salterton

    Whats it like being Diana Riggs daughter? Join acclaimed actress Rachael Stirling for an intimate conversation about her mother. From Emma Peel and 007s only wife to Medea and Mrs Danvers, Riggs life was fearless on and offstage, from fighting for…

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  4. Add Workshop: Andrew Chatterton's History Book Club to your Itinerary

    Workshop: Andrew Chatterton's History Book Club

    Budleigh Salterton

    What makes a great history book impossible to put down and what should you read next?

    Join author and Budleigh based history enthusiast Andrew Chatterton for this specially curated, interactive session exploring the very best in history writing,…

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  5. Add Tyndale 500: The Book That Changed A Nation to your Itinerary

    Tyndale 500: The Book That Changed A Nation

    Budleigh Salterton

    In 1526, the first English New Testaments, translated by William Tyndale, were smuggled into England aboard merchant ships. This quiet act of defiance became the catalyst for a wider rebellion.

    Tyndales translation, written in language ordinary…

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  6. 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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