Library & Archives In Focus: Exeter Cathedral in the 1920s

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Library & Archives In Focus: Exeter Cathedral in the 1920s

Thursday 9 October 2025 | 11am-1pm | Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room

The 1920s was a period of commemoration and reflection on the First World War, but also of innovation and continuation of daily life.

From weddings, war memorials and windows, to controversies about cricket and the habits of worshippers, this free pop-up exhibition explores life at the Cathedral in the 1920s through newspapers and new research in the Cathedral Archives.

This event is part of the Devon in the 1920s Festival

This is a free drop-in session. No booking is required.

“Exeter Cathedral is architecture as theatre.”

“A lovely way to spend the afternoon for the whole family.”

“Really lovely, and unexpectedly ‘wow.’”

“I am in a wheelchair, but I could see everything (pretty much!)”

“Well worth the sore neck from time spent looking heavenwards!”

“An oasis of calm…”

“A beautiful choir sang the mass and all the people were friendly and welcoming.”

Library & Archives In Focus: Exeter Cathedral in the 1920s