Architecture in the Archives
Old Library, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4SB
This event will offer people the chance to visit the University of Exeter Special Collections and to see and interact with some of the archives and rare books that are usually only accessed in our Reading Room. The items on display will explore the history of buildings in Exeter and Devon through literature, letters, photographs, artwork, and architectural plans. Visitors will be able to see and handle items with the help of experienced archive staff. There will be the opportunity to find out more about how we look after the material and what is involved in preserving it. Visitors do not need to book and can drop in at any point in the session.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1030-1300
Location & directions
Old Library, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4SB
- Directions:
- Campus map https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/visit/streathamcampus/#map search for Old Library. On-street metered parking is available on Prince of Wales Road. Visitors may also park in Car Park C (see https://www.exeter.ac.uk/our-campuses/streatham-campus/#directions). There is limited disabled parking at the front of the Old Library building (follow signs for the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum). The bus route 4 runs via the High Street and Exeter St Davids to Streatham Campus. We are easy to reach from both Exeter Central Station and Exeter St Davids Station. From St Davids, it's a 1 km walk up the hill, or a short bus (4) or taxi ride. We will be in seminar A/B in the Old Library. Please enter through the main entrance (next to the Chapel). Look out for signs on the entrance door and through the building to the seminar room.
- Contact on day:
- Special Collections
- Telephone number:
- +441392722097
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is limited disabled parking at the front of the Old Library building (follow signs for the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum).
Additional information
You are welcome to drop in at any time between 10.00 and 12.30 and you don't need to stay for the whole slot!
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
