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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 Library & Archives In Focus: Through the Frontispiece to your Itinerary

    Library & Archives In Focus: Through the Frontispiece

    Cathedral Close, Exeter

    Engraved frontispieces emerged in early modern Europe as gateways to books.

    Produced by skilled engravers, they combined portraiture, allegory, and decorative design to signal a work's themes, prestige, and authorship. Step through the…

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  2. Add Harriet Evans - The Treasures to your Itinerary

    Harriet Evans - The Treasures

    Crediton

    The Bookery is delighted to welcome Sunday Times bestselling author Harriet Evans to celebrate the paperback publication of her compelling new novel, The Treasures , the first book in her much anticipated Sevenstones Trilogy. Harriet will be in…

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  3. Add Onwards and Upwards Tour to your Itinerary

    Onwards and Upwards Tour

    Cathedral Close, Exeter

    This is just a fantastic tour for those who want an in depth introduction to the Cathedral. Firstly, we explore the Cathedral floor where we see the best of the medieval building in all its splendour before heading up to the Roof to see the space…

  4. Add Author Talk: The Dead of Summer with Johnny Mains to your Itinerary

    Author Talk: The Dead of Summer with Johnny Mains

    Exeter

    Join us for an evening with writer and anthologist Johnny Mains as he discusses his new collection The Dead of Summer, published by the British Library.

    In this fascinating talk, Johnny will explore the strange folklore and eerie traditions…

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  5. Add Book Display: The Weather Keepers to your Itinerary

    Book Display: The Weather Keepers

    Exeter

    158 Years of Meteorological Observation at the DEI

    In 1817, John Squance, the DEI's first librarian, began recording the weather. Every day, three times a day, he noted temperature and pressure, rainfall, humidity and general conditions. When he…

  6. Add The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds to your Itinerary

    The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds

    Exeter

    The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds

    Looking for friendly, constructive feedback on your writing? Or just want to connect with fellow writers over a cuppa? Join us for The Writers Circle; a relaxed, peer-to-peer feedback group…

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