News
Event highlights this summer
We’re delighted to launch our new Spring/Summer events programme!
Press release – The Next Chapter project completes!
The Devon and Exeter Institution completes The Next Chapter project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Librarian’s Tour – Tuesday 8th July, 11am
Join our Librarian for a tour of the library, including a chance to get up close with some of our historic books. This tour will focus on some of the […]
Charity Christmas cards
Each year we sell Christmas cards featuring an image from our collections. This year’s image, chosen by our Instagram followers, is taken from the 1892 Christmas supplement to the Illustrated […]
‘That hellish Gun-pouder treason’
As fireworks light up the night sky and we warm our hands on bonfires, November’s Book of the Month blog looks at the inclusion of Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters in the 1641 edition of Foxe’s Book of martyrs.
Double, double toil and trouble
In July 2024, we were lucky enough to host three work experience students. As part of their placements, they looked through our collections for books about witches, in preparation for October's Book of the Month blog. Each used our library catalogue to locate a book that took their interest, carried out research and wrote up their findings.
Trial Memberships
Are you curious about DEI membership, but want to find out more before committing?
Why not sign up for a trial day- or week-long membership to see if what we offer meets your needs and inspires you?
Heritage Open Days 2024 (6th – 15th September)
We're delighted to be taking part in England's largest celebration of history and culture again this year. The Heritage Open Days festival brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history, and offers the perfect opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences!
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 5pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026, at the Institution
Join us in the Blue Room for our Annual General Meeting - your chance to support our community, meet fellow members, trustees and staff, take an active role in shaping the governance of our charity and hear how we’ve delivered our charitable mission over the past year. And, of course, enjoy Charlotte’s cakes afterwards!
Call for Papers: ‘Transformations and Change Makers’
The Devon & Exeter Institution invites you to respond to its annual call for papers, interacting with the theme of “Transformations and Change Makers.”
