"To promote the general diffusion of Science, Literature and the Arts, and for illustrating the Natural and Civil History of the County of Devon, and the History of the City of Exeter"

Step into Exeter’s past through the eyes of its photographers. This exhibition showcases the city’s changing streetscapes, its people, and pivotal moments in history.

We are delighted to be taking part in the South West Shakespeare Festival! Drop in on Saturday 25th April to see beautiful Victorian illustrations of the Bard's works in our pop-up display 'Illustrating Shakespeare'.

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