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"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"

Our Founding Aim, 1813

21 June Members’ talk – Fine Words and Foul Deeds

Dr. David Parker presents his new booklet

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No lunch service in the Courtenay Room 20-22 June

We apologise that there will be no lunch service from Weds 20 - Fri 22 June. Members are welcome to bring in their own food to consume in the Courtenay Room.
Tea, coffee and snacks will be available from the honestly bar as usual.

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29 June Evening Soiree – The return of Lustleigh Cleve by Francis Stevens

A fundraising event to celebrate the conservation and return of our painting

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Did You Know?

Established in 1813, the Institution’s founding aim was 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”

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Join us for a magical evening on 29 June to celebrate the return of Lustleigh Cleave. Further details here: https://t.co/YFJPUjSbnL
16 June 2018

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08 June 2018

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08 June 2018