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 […]
Reading the Reformation at Exeter Cathedral
Reading the Reformation at Exeter Cathedral Tuesday 17 March | 2pm-4pm | Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives Begun under the reign of King Henry VIII, the break with Rome led to a complete rethinking of the way people related to God, the Bible and the Church […]
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. […]
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 […]