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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 Writing With Arvon: Kate Murray-Brown - Finding The Heart Of Your Story to your Itinerary

    Writing With Arvon: Kate Murray-Brown - Finding The Heart Of Your Story

    Budleigh Salterton

    Novelist and editorKate Murray-Browne leads an inspiring fiction workshop with hands-on writing exercises to help you find the heart of your story. Kate will share insights on developing your voice, shaping your narrative, approaches to dialogue and…

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  2. Add Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books to your Itinerary

    Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books

    Exeter

    Study beautiful treasures in the collections of Exeter Cathedral Library to discover how illustrations were produced from woodcuts to lithographs, and explore how text and image come together to convey meaning.

  3. Add Tracy Borman: The Stolen Crown to your Itinerary

    Tracy Borman: The Stolen Crown

    Budleigh Salterton

    March 1603. Queen Elizabeth I lies dying at Richmond Palace. Almost with her last breath she whispers that James VI of Scotland should succeed her, setting in play a smooth transition from Tudor to Stuart rule. But what if she didnt say anything at…

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  4. Add Arifa Akbar And Dan Richards: Exploring The Night to your Itinerary

    Arifa Akbar And Dan Richards: Exploring The Night

    Budleigh Salterton

    There is something special about the night. For some of us it conjures thoughts of romance, starlit skies or being tucked up in bed. For others it means fear, danger and sleeplessness. But how does the night shape our bodies, minds and cultures?…

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  5. Add Charlie English: The Cia Bookclub to your Itinerary

    Charlie English: The Cia Bookclub

    Budleigh Salterton

    The astonishing account of the clandestine operation which saw close to ten million books smuggled across the Iron Curtain. Critically-acclaimed writer Charlie Englishshines a light on this gripping Cold War story, highlighting the extraordinary…

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  6. Add Helen Scales: What The Wild Sea Can Do to your Itinerary

    Helen Scales: What The Wild Sea Can Do

    Budleigh Salterton

    Dive into the worlds oceans with marine biologist, author, broadcaster and aptly namedDr Helen Scales as she shares innovative ideas to protect our coastlines and their inhabitants.
    Shortlisted for the 2025 Womens Prize for Non-Fiction, What the…

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