A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading Some 14th Century Medical Remedies
A Friendly Introduction to Palaeography: Reading Some 14th Century Medical Remedies Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 2pm-4:30pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Based exclusively on records in the Cathedral Library & Archives, this beginner’s workshop is a chance to learn about some 14th century medical and culinary recipes and have a go at reading […]
Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
Shakespeare and his Contemporaries Friday 24 April 2026 | Drop in between 10am-2pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Step into the world of Shakespeare at the Cathedral Library and Archives! Come and celebrate the South West Shakespeare Festival 2026 at our special pop-up display of Shakespeare and the brilliant writers and thinkers who shaped […]
Library & Archives In Focus – S. S. Wesley: Life, Music and Legacy at Exeter Cathedral
Library & Archives In Focus – S. S. Wesley: Life, Music and Legacy at Exeter Cathedral Wednesday 22 April 2026 | Drop in between 1pm-3pm | Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room Marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, this pop-up display looks at the enduring musical legacy and reforming […]
In the Library With Gerard’s Herball
In the Library With Gerard’s Herball Thursday 7 May 2026 | 6pm-7pm | The Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Reading Room Continuing our series, ‘In the Library with …’, join the Cathedral Librarian for a unique opportunity to experience John Gerard’s magnificent Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes. Plants that bleed, roots that scream, flowers […]
Art of the Book: Illustration in Early Printed Books
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. […]