Looking at Letters
Exeter Cathedral Library and Archives, Palace Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HY
Ever wondered what stories are hidden within letters from over 300 years ago? From a 1688 grumble about having to pay a prince, to a 1763 account of a shipwreck off the Cornish coast, our archive holds letters revealing the adventures and dilemmas of real people connected to the Cathedral. We will have a selection of letters on display for you to delve into and discover more about the stories of everyday life throughout the centuries.
In this drop-in session you can have a go at reading hand writing from hundreds of years ago and deciphering genuine letters from our collection.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1pm-4pm Drop In
Location & directions
Exeter Cathedral Library and Archives, Palace Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HY
- Contact on day:
- Ella Barber
- Telephone number:
- +441392345888
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Reading Room is on the ground floor and has a step into the room. We have a metal ramp available for wheel-chairs. There is a toilet near the Reading Room and other accessible toilets and a changing places toilet in the Cathedral itself (which is a separate building).
