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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 A Shattered Idol: The Lord Chief Justice and his Troublesome Women to your Itinerary

    A Shattered Idol: The Lord Chief Justice and his Troublesome Women

    Exeter

    We are delighted to welcome Tom Hughes from the USA to talk about two domestic crises that impacted the prominent Coleridge family from Ottery St Mary in the late 19th century. Tom recently published a book, A Shattered Idol, about his research and…

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  2. Add Quay Words present Anthony Joseph: Haunting the Black Air to your Itinerary

    Quay Words present Anthony Joseph: Haunting the Black Air

    Exeter

    Were pleased to welcomeAnthony Joseph back to the Custom House for a reading featuring poems from his forthcoming collection Haunting the Black Air , which will be published in July and is available to pre-order now. Anthony will also be sharing his…

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  3. Add Silent Book Club (Wednesdays) to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club (Wednesdays)

    Haven Road, Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!) | No booking required

    Silent Book Club in Exeter happens twice a month at Topsham Brewery — on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month — and on the last Thursday of the month at 12 Bar Music &…

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  4. Add Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group to your Itinerary

    Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group

    Exeter

    Were pleased to continue hosting the Exeter Poetry Society Stanza for some of 2026's in person meetings at Quay Words.

    The sessions are led by local poets ( including previous Quay Words writer-in-residence Sarah Acton and Matt Bryden, and are a…

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  5. Add Librarian's Tour to your Itinerary

    Librarian's Tour

    Exeter

    Join our Librarian, Sonia, for a tour of the library, including a chance to get up close with some of our historic books.

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  6. Add Poetry with Anthony Joseph to your Itinerary

    Poetry with Anthony Joseph

    Exeter

    Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L. is an award winning Trinidad-born poet, novelist, academic and musician. His 2022 collection Sonnets for Albert won the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry 2022 and the OCM BOCAS Prize for Caribbean Poetry.

    He is the author of…

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