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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Budleigh Salterton
Is there anything else to uncover about one of the most famous bands in the world? In this startlingly fresh take on a Beatles biography, bestselling author Ian Leslie delves into one of the greatest songwriting partnerships of all time: John Lennon…
Budleigh Salterton
Helen of Troy. Aphrodite. Circe. Penelope. Contrary to popular perception, ancient history is not all about men. Classicist Emily Hauser wants to shine a light on the extraordinary stories of the women behind some of the western worlds greatest…
Cathedral Close, Exeter
In this practical session, you will explore remarkable early printed books in the Cathedral Library to discover clues to how books were printed, sewn and bound in the hand-press period.
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Exeter
This October, we're beyond excited to welcome the iconic Lyse Doucet for a special evening to launch her debut book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul.
Lyse is one of the most trusted and recognisable voices in global journalism. From war zones to refugee…
Budleigh Salterton
What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? Much loved broadcaster and comedianRobin Ince has entertained thousands for over 30 years. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt…
Budleigh Salterton
Until 1928, a vast swathe of Asia was bound together under a single imperial banner, the Indian Empire. But in the space of just fifty years, five partitions tore the Empire apart, carving out new nations, and leaving behind a legacy of war, exile…
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