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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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Exmouth
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Budleigh Salterton
Have you ever looked at the sea, a lake, or a river and wondered what lurks beneath? In this creative writing session, youll create your own character with gills, an imaginative setting and a fantastical aquatic creature.
Join local author Becca…
Budleigh Salterton
Are you driven to respond to the climate crisis with the power of words? Join local author and science communicator Sophie Pavelle for an inspiring, hands on workshop that dives into the art of storytelling at the crossroads of nature, science and…
Budleigh Salterton
A vital re-examination of the trailblazing Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin. Sue Prideaux sets out to re-examine the artists legacy and confront his controversies with her Baillie Gifford Prize shortlisted book. Drawing from a wealth of new material…
Exeter
Chris will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over the course of his residency, telling tales from Exeters Quay. We're also delighted that Chris will be joined on stage by renowned historian of Exeter's past Professor Mark Stoyle, who will…
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Professor Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay join us to discuss their groundbreaking bookRoadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars, winner of the Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Gilded Acorn Book Awards. This provocative…
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