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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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Cathedral Close, Exeter
Hatter, seamstress, blacksmith, glazier, librarian, and Chapter Canon are among the working roles – both "traditional" and more unexpected – occupied by women at the Cathedral over the centuries. Join us at this month's In Focus pop-up display to…
Exeter
This intensive one day course is designed for those new to scriptwriting looking to push their work to a professional level.
Run by locally based script editor Lucy V Hay, this session will draw on the importance of scriptwriting as the starting…
Exeter
Were thrilled to past writer-in-residencePatrick Gale back to the Custom House as part of a week of exciting events at Custom House. Patrick will be reading from his latest book Love Lane .
Patricks latest novel draws its title from the first…
Exeter
Do you have an idea or a story to tell? Can you imagine it performed live, by actors on a stage? Its time to start your playwriting journey!
Quay Words are pleased to offer this free workshop in collaboration with the Royal Court and led by their…
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The Bookery Presents: Devon-based photographer Caitlin Pharoah for an illustrated talk celebrating her spectacular book Hidden Figures of the South West.
Join us for an engaging illustrated talk with photographer Caitlin Pharoah as she presents…
Exeter
All books have been donated by our members and all proceeds raise money to support the Institution.
You can also nourish more than just your minds by visiting our Courtenay Room café for a pie and mash special.
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Take a deep breath and discover Exeter, a city where wellbeing comes naturally. From tranquil spa escapes to riverside walks, it’s the perfect place to slow down and recharge. Enjoy fresh local food, green spaces and historic streets, and reconnect, refresh and feel your best.
Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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