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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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Valentine Low, former royal correspondent at The Times, draws on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians (including one former prime minister), top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts in his provocative new book The Power…
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Natural Navigator and respected writer Tristan Gooley is on a mission to get us all outside to better understand and learn from our land, sky and weather systems and how they change across the year. The sun, moon, stars, plants, fungi, animals,…
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March 1603. Queen Elizabeth I lies dying at Richmond Palace. Almost with her last breath she whispers that James VI of Scotland should succeed her, setting in play a smooth transition from Tudor to Stuart rule. But what if she didnt say anything at…
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To read it is to feel that little bit better about life Elizabeth Day
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World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's heart and humour has been watched by millions online and allowed him to perform all over the world, until suddenly he couldn't. From reviewing toilet seats online to writing falafel-based diss tracks for…
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Are you crazy about comics? Then dont miss this chance to make your very own with amazing author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin. As well as creating your own short story youll also get some brilliant illustration tips and get to listen to stories as…
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