A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 15th & 16th Century Royal Letters
A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading 15th & 16th Century Royal Letters Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 2pm-4:30pm | Cathedral Library & Archives Based exclusively on letters in the Cathedral Library & Archives, this workshop is a chance to find out about royal correspondence in the Cathedral Archives and have a go at reading and […]
Wish You Were Here: A Love Of Postcards (Cathedral Archives Workshop)
Wish You Were Here: A Love Of Postcards Thursday 1 October 2026 | 11am-12pm & 5:30-6:30pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Drawing inspiration from postcards in the Cathedral Archives, join us at this one-hour workshop where we will revive the dying art of postcard writing! Enjoy seeing a selection of vintage postcards from the […]
Library & Archives: Looking at Letters (Free Drop-In Event)
Library & Archives: Looking at Letters Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 1pm-4pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Discover the everyday stories hidden within letters from the Cathedral’s Archives during this free drop-in event. Ever wondered what stories are hidden within letters from over 300 years ago? From a 1688 grumble about having to pay […]
Medieval Mysteries: The Story of Exeter Cathedral’s Votives
Medieval Mysteries: The Story of Exeter Cathedral’s Votives (Free Tour) 11-19 September 2026 | Tours at 10am-11:15am & 3pm-4:15pm | Exeter Cathedral Ever wondered what a votive is? Or why Exeter Cathedral has the only complete medieval wax votive figure in Europe? These mysterious items were part of daily life at the Cathedral in the […]
Library & Archives In Focus: What’s In An Archive? (Free Drop-In Event)
Library & Archives In Focus: What’s In An Archive? Tuesday 17 November 2026 | Drop in 1pm-3pm | Library & Archives Reading Room Drop in for a free, relaxed exploration of the Cathedral Archives. View a specially selected display of original items drawn from across the collections, and chat with the Cathedral Archivist about what […]
Library & Archives In Focus: Festive Selection Box (Free Drop-In Session)
Library & Archives In Focus: Festive Selection Box Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Free drop-in session: 1pm-3pm | Library & Archives Reading Room Come and wrap up the year with our festive selection box – a tempting assortment of our favourite items from Exeter Cathedral’s Library & Archives. This is a free drop-in session; no […]
Library & Archives In Focus: Satirical Cartoons (Free Drop-In Session)
Library & Archives In Focus: Satirical Cartoons Wednesday 20 January 2027 | Free drop-in session: 1pm-3pm | Library & Archives Reading Room Enjoy a free, relaxed look at 18th and 19th century satirical cartoons that stirred debate in their time. The exhibition features political posters, local election broadsides, and printed frontispieces lampooning personalities like bishops, […]
Medieval Art Workshop – Being Human Festival
Medieval Art Workshop – Being Human Festival Thursday 5 November 2026 | 1pm-3pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Are you interested in art? Curious about who’s on the walls and in the windows of the Cathedral? Then join us for an afternoon at Exeter Cathedral for a sketch and learn workshop to explore medieval […]
2026 Annual Library Lecture: The Enlightened Mr Parkinson
2026 Annual Library Lecture: The Enlightened Mr Parkinson Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Refreshments from 7pm | Lecture from 7:30pm | The Chapter House Today Parkinson’s disease is one of the most familiar of all neurological disorders, but few know anything about the man who first identified it. Our 2026 Annual Library Lecture will reveal […]
Exclusive Tour: Spotlight On… Wax Votives
Exclusive Tour: Spotlight On… Wax Votives Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 2pm-3:30pm | Treasures Exhibition Step back into the medieval life of the Cathedral and discover the story behind the fascinating collection of wax votives discovered above Bishop Lacy’s tomb in 1943. Join our Cathedral Librarian, Emma Laws, for an exclusive curator-led tour of the […]