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Special Tour: Uncovering the Civil War

A guided tour of the Cathedral Library and Archives, looking at stories from the seventeenth-century conflict and the traces it left on the building and its decoration. Suits anyone interested in 17th-century history.

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When: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 14:00 – 15:30
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: £20 per person

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The seventeenth century began with Queen Elizabeth I and ended with Prince William of Orange on the English throne. Between them the Stuart Kings came from Scotland to take the throne, and by the middle of the century the country was engulfed in a terrible civil war. Join us on this exciting tour to discover stories of the Civil War in the Library and Archives and to take a closer look at evidence of the impact on the Cathedral building and decoration. Tickets: £20pp

Activities· Talks & Workshops

Special Tour: Uncovering the Civil War

Key information

When: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 14:00 – 15:30
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: £20 per person

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history

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