Agatha Christie exhibition to tour Surrey libraries to mark 50 years since her death
Free launch event at Redhill Library will feature author Kathryn Harkup
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Agatha Christie, described as the world's bestselling novelist, will tour libraries across Surrey from October 2026 until March 2027.
The tour marks 50 years since her death.
Agatha Christie: World of Mystery is being delivered in partnership with the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
Launch event at Redhill Library
The exhibition will be launched at Redhill Library on Thursday 29th October 2026 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
The launch event is free.
Guest speaker Kathryn Harkup, author of A is for Arsenic and V is for Venom, will discuss how Christie's knowledge of drugs, poisons and medicine influenced her crime novels.
The event will also give people the chance to view the exhibition ahead of its public opening.
What the exhibition covers
Through a series of display panels, the exhibition examines Christie's writing process, her iconic characters and her influence on crime fiction.
Visitors can explore the stories behind Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, find out about the secrets of Christie's success and learn how her work continues to shape crime fiction today.
Exhibition tour dates
Redhill Library: Friday 30th October 2026 to Saturday 12th December 2026
Staines Library: 15th December 2026 to Saturday 6th February 2027
Guildford Library: Wednesday 10th February 2027 to Saturday 27th March 2027
Christie's connection to Surrey
Christie had a connection to Surrey through her disappearance in 1926.
Her abandoned car was found at Newlands Corner.
The nearby Silent Pool became part of the search after a hoax message suggested she had drowned there.
She was found safe 11 days later.
What happened during her disappearance remains one of Britain's greatest unsolved mysteries.