Art of the Book: The Anatomy of Books
Art of the Book: The Anatomy of Books Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 2pm – 3:30pm | Cathedral Library, West Wing of the Bishop’s Palace In this practical session, you will explore remarkable early printed books in the Cathedral Library to discover clues to how books were printed, sewn and bound in the hand-press period. Places […]
2025 Annual Library Lecture: The secrets and silences of Exon Domesday
2025 Annual Library Lecture: The secrets and silences of Exon Domesday Thursday 30 October 2025 | 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) | The Chapter House Exon Domesday is the oldest of the three original manuscripts surviving from William the Conqueror’s Domesday Survey of 1086. It was long recognised as connected with Domesday Book, but its […]
Heritage Open Days: Introduction to the Cathedral’s Architectural Archives
Heritage Open Days: Introduction to the Cathedral’s Architectural Archives Wednesday 17 September | 2pm-3pm Join us in the Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives for an introductory look at the architectural records of the Cathedral. Explore records from the Medieval to Modern era. To book your place, please email our Archives team or call 01392 421 […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 19 March 2026 | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room This event is now fully booked. Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 19 February 2026 | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room This event is now fully booked. Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 15 January 2026 | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room This event is now fully booked. Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 20 November | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room This event is now fully booked. Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and deciphering […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 16 October | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room This event is now fully booked. Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and deciphering […]
The Old Document Reading Group
The Old Document Reading Group Thursday 18 September | 6:15pm-7:30pm | The Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room Are you struggling to read old handwriting, but don’t have anyone to turn to for help? Have you become rusty with your palaeographical skills? Do you enjoy word puzzles and deciphering text? Would you like to contribute […]
Library & Archives In Focus: Women and the Book
Library & Archives In Focus: Women and the Book Thursday 18 September 2025 | Drop in 1pm-3pm | Cathedral Library and Archives Reading Room For centuries, women have written, illustrated, read and owned books. Discover their stories in the collections of the Cathedral Library, from medieval saints to a 17th century poet, 18th century botanist, […]