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*NEW* We are now offering Trial Memberships!

Are you curious about DEI membership, but want to find out a bit more before committing…?
Why not sign up for a trial day- or week-long membership to see if what we have to offer meets your needs and inspires you?

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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!

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Women’s Travelogues: Isabella Bird

In the final instalment of her special edition Book of the Month blog, Isabel Moon discusses Isabella Bird’s ‘A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains’ (1879). A prolific writer and […]

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The Folklore of Cornwall (1975): Exploring the Tradition and Legacy of Cornish Folklore

For March's Book of the Month, library volunteer Mela Moseley delves into our modern South West collection to discuss Tony Deane and Tony Shaw's The Folklore of Cornwall (1975). Continuing in the tradition of the Victorian folklorists who first began to document the mythology of the region, Deane and Shaw combine anthropological research with engaging storytelling. The result is a detailed exploration of Cornish legend which remains a valuable resource for those interested in the subject.

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