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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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First session: speakers read their poetry or short stories.
Break of 15 mins, drinks by donation.
Second Session : Headliner Janet Grey.
9pm finish
Tickets 4.00 (or 5.00 on the door)
Budleigh Salterton
Novelist and editor Kate 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…
Budleigh Salterton
Poet Suzannah V Evans treats us to an evening of luminous and lyrical poetry. Her new collection, Under the Blue, explores the realities of care and the love that buoys us up even in moments of darkness.
Poetry that brims with sheer gladness forthe…
Exeter
Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)
Location: The Hour Glass Inn, 21 Melbourne St, Exeter EX2 4AU
Silent Book Club at The Hour Glass Inn, every third Tuesday of the month
You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun…
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
Anne Sebba returns to Budleigh to present an extraordinary and never before told account of the only entire female orchestra in any Nazi prison camp. She has drawn on meticulous research and first-hand accounts from women including the orchestras…
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