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2025 Exe-X South West Alumnae Group - Evening visit to the Old Library Archives

Explore the archives of women writers and gain insights into their creative processes by looking at handwritten drafts, letters, photographs, and diaries. The archives on display will include items from authors such as Agatha Christie, Daphne Du Maurier, Sylvia Kantaris, and many more.


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This is a unique opportunity to view the University of Exeter’s fantastic Special Collections holdings, so don't miss out!

Please note, as the session will involve original archival material, we will ask you to leave your bags and coats to one side of the room and to only use pencils if you wish to take notes. No food or drink will be allowed at the tables. Food and water can damage archive material. To prevent accidents, we will ask you to pop all your belongings, other than laptops or note-taking materials, to one side in the room. If you need to take a drink at any time you can go to this area.

Limited to maximum capacity of 20 spaces available, available on a first come first served basis – to book please email alumni@exeter.ac.uk.