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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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Can what you eat really shape how long (and how well) you live?
Join NHS gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond as he reveals how the modern food
environment is quietly reshaping our health. He cuts through the confusion to explain why diet is now a…
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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The Daffodil Days offers a rich, multi-voiced portrait of Sylvia Plaths final year in Devon, capturing a rural community on the cusp of change. The Shock of the Light explores the emotional impact of the Second World War through twins Tessa and…
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So much of what weve been told about ageing, especially as women, is wrong. Were not meant to shrink, fade or be sidelined but we havent been shown the full picture of what is possible
After her previous sell-out visit in 2024, were thrilled to…
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The Take 4 band bring a concert version of their fun mix of swing, jazz and blues to the marquee.
All profits going towards books for the local Foodbank to distribute to families at Christmas.
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Does satire help us navigate a political world that often feels stranger than fiction?
Prepare for an evening of razor-sharp wit as celebrated Guardian political columnist John Crace takes to the festival stage to discuss his latest work, Bonfire…
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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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