Wednesday 2nd September 2015, 13.00-15.30 (Library and Archives, Palace Gate)
Your opportunity to experience the oldest book of English literature in existence – right here in Exeter!
Written in about 970AD, the Exeter Book is the oldest of only four surviving books of Anglo-Saxon literature anywhere in the world. Much admired for its beautiful writing and the quality of its verse, this unique book of poetry has been at Exeter Cathedral since Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, gave it to his church in around 1072. Within its 246 pages are some 40 poems and nearly 100...
Find out what an archaeologist does and get the chance to meet a real one! Become an archaeologist yourself and take part in our mini-digs. What can you find? How old do you think it is? Are you good at jigsaws? - help us to put back together a pot that was discovered in pieces. Finally, create your own dig to take home using artefacts and plaster.
Suitable for ages 6-12. Please book online or call 01392 285983
Welcome to our majestic medieval Cathedral! Come along to discover more about life in medieval times. Go back in time by trying on our medieval costumes. Create a tussy mussy to help protect you from the plague and disguise the horrible smells of the medieval world. Design a stained glass window onto our special plastic sheets and watch them shrink when they are heated. Are you brave and heroic? Find out about heraldry and design your own coat of arms.
Suitable for ages 5-12. Please book online or call 01392 285983
Welcome to our majestic medieval Cathedral! Come along to discover more about life in medieval times. Go back in time by trying on our medieval costumes. Create a tussy mussy to help protect you from the plague and disguise the horrible smells of the medieval world. Design a stained glass window onto our special plastic sheets and watch them shrink when they are heated. Are you brave and heroic? Find out about heraldry and design your own coat of arms.
Suitable for ages 5-12. Please book online or call 01392 285983
"Canals: Westcountry and Abroad" with Colin Vosper
A lively introduction to the creative work of Victorian canal builders as they fought to form trading routes across the South West Peninsula in an attempt to avoid the dangerous sea-passages around Land’s End.
This well illustrated talk features the Bude Canal and the Grand Western Canal, it also highlights two major overseas maritime shortcuts, with a focus on the latest developments to the Suez and Panama Canals due to be opened in 2015.
Hikmat is a user-led co-operative that works with members of the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across Devon.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund Hikmat Remembers will look to uncover the forgotten voices of a global community involved in the First World War.
To mark one hundred years since World War One we hope to shine a light on the involvement and sacrifices of Chinese, Indian, African and Asian communities on the Western Front.
If you have a story to tell, any links or memorabilia or are interested in knowing more about the project then please...
Gypsy Fire’s new ‘Acoustic Spectacular’ theatre show, propels you on a fabulous musical journey through style and time. Narrated by the mysterious ‘Creator’ this dynamic show combines breathtaking musical performances with an otherworldly theatrical ambience. Featuring the Award winning Ben Holder (violin) Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) and Paul Jefferries (double bass), these four virtuoso musicians weave darkness, excitement, exuberance and great beauty through some of music’s most iconic eras. A feast for the...
Re-Making the Past is a new exhibition of objects that 'commute between different times and cultures' at Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
The exhibition brings together a group of artists who share a common fascination with bygone eras. While their objects are newly-made, inspiration is based on ancient landscapes and materials from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Mainly sculptural work is created from natural fibres, metal, resin and ceramics with wall-based installations in enamels, glass and textiles.
Helen Marton has made giant oven gloves patterned with scans of...
