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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
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…
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.
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…
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?…
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…
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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