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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 Failing Better: Reading and Performing Samuel Beckett to your Itinerary

    Failing Better: Reading and Performing Samuel Beckett

    Exeter

    Join us for a free lunchtime talk at Exeter Library; Failing Better: Reading and Performing Samuel Beckett

    Laura Salisbury (Professor of Modern Literature and leading Beckett scholar) will be in conversation with Philip Robinson (Beckett actor and…

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  3. Add Silent Book Club (Wednesdays) to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club (Wednesdays)

    Haven Road, 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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  4. Add Telling Tales: Creative Writing for Kids to your Itinerary

    Telling Tales: Creative Writing for Kids

    Exeter

    This Summer Holidays we're running anotherTelling Tales!A free storytelling and writing workshop that's Ideal for ages 6 - 11

    75 mins of great games and fun prompts to get you making stories, writing & sharing.
    Led by Chris (Library staff member,…

  5. Add Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside to your Itinerary

    Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

    Exeter

    With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.

    He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including "You Took the Last Bus Home,…

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  6. Add Bookworms to your Itinerary

    Bookworms

    Exeter

    Join us for a fun, creative workshop, inspired by the Institution's collections or themed according to the time of year.

    For ages 5-8, accompanied by a parent/guardian. Booking essential.

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