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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 David Shukman - The Response to your Itinerary

    David Shukman - The Response

    Crediton

    The Bookery, in partnership with Sustainable Crediton is delighted to welcome awardwinning climate journalist David Shukman for a timely and urgent evening of conversation withProfessor Richard Brazier, marking the publication of Davids latest book,…

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  2. Add Jamie Hammond - Dragonflare to your Itinerary

    Jamie Hammond - Dragonflare

    Crediton

    The Bookery in partnership with the Crediton & District Lions is excited to welcome childrens author and illustrator Jamie Hammond for a high energy, imagination fuelled adventure that invites young readers to step straight into the world of…

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  3. Add Kate Lord Brown - The Silver Thread to your Itinerary

    Kate Lord Brown - The Silver Thread

    Crediton

    The Bookery is delighted to welcome acclaimed Devon based author Kate Lord Brown to celebrate the launch of her sweeping new novel, The Silver Thread . Kate will be in conversation with friend of The Bookery Alison Sweatman for an evening exploring…

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  4. Add Bard of Exeter Competition 2026 to your Itinerary

    Bard of Exeter Competition 2026

    Exeter

    A free, fun & lively event at Exeter Library where we'll appoint the next official "Bard of Exeter" in an evening of poetry and performance

    The next Bard of Exeter will be chosen at the annual Bardic Competition; a local poet, performer or…

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  5. Add Creative List-Making Workshop with writer-in-residence Jack Sanderson-Thwaite to your Itinerary

    Creative List-Making Workshop with writer-in-residence Jack Sanderson-Thwaite

    Exeter

    Come and join the Creative List-Making Workshop, a free session focusing on lists as a literary device and reflective practice. The workshop will feature a brief history of list-making in literature, an overview of list types, and a series of…

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  6. Add Exeter Novel Prize Celebration to your Itinerary

    Exeter Novel Prize Celebration

    Exeter

    Word Kitchen is honoured to have started running the Exeter Novel Prize from this year taking over from Cathie Hartigan who did a brilliant job.

    We are pleased to say that there have been a record number of entries and the reading team has read…

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