Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books

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Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books

Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 2pm-3pm in the Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives

Study beautiful treasures in the collections of Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives to discover how illustrations were produced from woodcuts to lithographs and explore how text and image come together to convey meaning.

Tickets – £20

Places are limited; booking is essential.

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Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books