Activities· Talks & Workshops
Librarian Fiona gives an insight into the 'Women Writing History' book display and what the collections reveal about 19th-century women historians. Suited to anyone interested in women's history and historical writing.
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Devon and Exeter InstitutionTalks & Workshops
A lecture by Dr Marnie Devereux and Dr Beth-Marie Lockwood on how Devon-based authors Michael Morpurgo, David Rees and Philip Reeve write about home, war and landscape in children's books. It suits readers with an interest in children's literature, Devon writing or the wartime novels of the period.
Devon and Exeter InstitutionTalks & Workshops
A guided tour by librarian Fiona of the Christmas Feasts through the Ages book display, looking at festive food history. Suits anyone with an interest in books, history or festive traditions.
Devon and Exeter InstitutionTheatre
A one-hour candle-lit tour through a library, where you meet figures who lived and worked around the Cathedral Close in times past. Refreshments are included, and it suits people aged 12 and over.
Devon and Exeter InstitutionTheatre
A one-hour candle-lit tour through a library, where you meet figures who lived and worked around the Cathedral Close in times past. Refreshments are included, and it suits people aged 12 and over.
Red Coat Guided Tours, Exeter city centreTalks & Workshops
A walking tour of the city centre that uses its landmarks to tell hidden stories of women connected with Exeter and the challenges they faced. For anyone interested in local history and women's stories.
Exeter Corn ExchangeTalks & Workshops
A 90-minute guided walk around city-centre sites, exploring how Exeter's history encouraged and sustained writers and reading. For book lovers and anyone interested in the city's literary heritage.
Exeter Northcott TheatreTheatre
A stage tour of the Portland Spies production, exploring its set, props and the real history behind it, with a meet-and-greet with the creative team. For theatre fans curious about how a show is made.
Barnfield TheatreTalks & Workshops
Big-wall climber Pete Whittaker tells the story of a first ascent in remote East Greenland, with stormy sailing, glacier treks and personal tragedy along the way. For climbers and anyone who enjoys adventure stories.
