Medicine in the Making

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Medicine in the Making

Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 2pm-4pm

Health, disease and the body have been studied since ancient times. The Cathedral Library is home to nearly 3000 early works of medicine and science, which tell the story of our evolving knowledge. Join us to discover key moments of medical development in the Library and Archives and to take a closer look at monuments to Exeter’s medical history within the Cathedral building.

Tickets – £20

Tickets coming soon.

Places are limited; booking is essential. Tours begin in the Cathedral and end in the Cathedral Library & Archives.

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Medicine in the Making