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John Clare's house | 03-Jan-06
The house in Cambridgeshire that John Clare lived in is to be opened to the public as a literary resource centre.
The house in Cambridgeshire that John Clare lived in is to be opened to the public as a literary resource centre.
Subtext launched | 22-Dec-05
Eastside Arts, the literature development organisation that works "to engage young people and health-service users with the written and spoken word" is being relaunched as Sub-text.
Eastside Arts, the literature development organisation that works "to engage young people and health-service users with the written and spoken word" is being relaunched as Sub-text.
How Do I Love Thee - Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-61 | 19-Dec-05
An exhibition at the British Library on the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
An exhibition at the British Library on the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Bookbinding 2005 | 19-Dec-05
This exhibition at the British Library until 5 February shows entries to the annual Bookbinding Competition. The set work was Selected Poems by John Betjeman.
This exhibition at the British Library until 5 February shows entries to the annual Bookbinding Competition. The set work was Selected Poems by John Betjeman.
Andrew Motion on listening to poetry | 13-Dec-05
The Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, is interviewed for the Guardian Education supplement.
The Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, is interviewed for the Guardian Education supplement.
Poems in the Waiting Room seeks sponsor | 06-Dec-05
Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR) will be familiar to anyone who has waited nervously to see a doctor in one of the 1400 surgeries that receives their poem cards.
Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR) will be familiar to anyone who has waited nervously to see a doctor in one of the 1400 surgeries that receives their poem cards.
Poetry in Stitches | 05-Dec-05
This exhibition is the culmination of the joint project of Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR) with the National Needlework Archive (NNA). Over one hundred stitchers have completed textile art pieces illustrating poems especially from Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR). The exhibition runs from Wednesday 4 January to Saturday 21 January 2006, from 10 am to 6.00 pm (1.00 pm Sunday) at The Menier Gallery The Menier Chocolate Factory 51 Southwark Street London SE1 1RU
This exhibition is the culmination of the joint project of Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR) with the National Needlework Archive (NNA). Over one hundred stitchers have completed textile art pieces illustrating poems especially from Poems in the Waiting Room (PitWR). The exhibition runs from Wednesday 4 January to Saturday 21 January 2006, from 10 am to 6.00 pm (1.00 pm Sunday) at The Menier Gallery The Menier Chocolate Factory 51 Southwark Street London SE1 1RU
Poem in praise of Bush | 05-Dec-05
An acrostic poem found in a school textbook in Pakistan has caused a political stir for its far from critical representation of the American president.
An acrostic poem found in a school textbook in Pakistan has caused a political stir for its far from critical representation of the American president.
Poetry Archive launched | 30-Nov-05
The Poetry Archive, a collection of recordings of poets reading their work has been launched. The archive is available online.
The Poetry Archive, a collection of recordings of poets reading their work has been launched. The archive is available online.
George Szirtes' TS Eliot Lecture 2005 | 23-Nov-05
The Poetry Library is pleased to display here the text of the TS Eliot lecture of 2005, given by poet George Szirtes at the South Bank Centre, 22 November 2005.
The Poetry Library is pleased to display here the text of the TS Eliot lecture of 2005, given by poet George Szirtes at the South Bank Centre, 22 November 2005.
Michael Thwaites | 18-Nov-05
The poet Michael Thwaites died this week. As well as writing poetry, Thwaites also worked for the Australian intelligence services.
The poet Michael Thwaites died this week. As well as writing poetry, Thwaites also worked for the Australian intelligence services.
Black Poets Ink launched | 04-Nov-05
The London Libraries Development Agency has just announced the launch of Black Poets Ink, a website devoted to poetry by Black writers.
The London Libraries Development Agency has just announced the launch of Black Poets Ink, a website devoted to poetry by Black writers.
Job advert - Ty Newydd | 02-Nov-05
Ty Newydd have asked us to post a job advert for Centre Directors.
Ty Newydd have asked us to post a job advert for Centre Directors.
Jarvis Cocker poem unveiled | 31-Oct-05
A poem by the former lead singer of Pulp will be unveiled on a new student union building in Sheffield, as part of the Off the Shelf literary festival.
A poem by the former lead singer of Pulp will be unveiled on a new student union building in Sheffield, as part of the Off the Shelf literary festival.
TranSIGNUM: Books and Maps | 24-Oct-05
An exhibition of books and 'geo-poetic maps' put together by the TranSIGNUM publishing house. 18 October to 18 November at the Institut Francais, South Kensington, LONDON.
An exhibition of books and 'geo-poetic maps' put together by the TranSIGNUM publishing house. 18 October to 18 November at the Institut Francais, South Kensington, LONDON.
Middle Eastern Writers Wanted! | 20-Oct-05
Breaking the Ice is a non-profit organization that brings together people from different sides of a conflict in the hope of overcoming the root causes of violence in our world. We are recruiting candidates for our peace expedition across the Sahara desert in March 2006. A writer whose life has been greatly affected by conflict with the West would bring a unique perspective to the group. Please email hans@breakingtheice.org for our Intro Presentation and Recruitment Letter.
Breaking the Ice is a non-profit organization that brings together people from different sides of a conflict in the hope of overcoming the root causes of violence in our world. We are recruiting candidates for our peace expedition across the Sahara desert in March 2006. A writer whose life has been greatly affected by conflict with the West would bring a unique perspective to the group. Please email hans@breakingtheice.org for our Intro Presentation and Recruitment Letter.
Forward Prize winners! | 06-Oct-05
The Forward Prize has been announced. David Harsent has been awarded the Forward poetry prize for his collection on war.
The Forward Prize has been announced. David Harsent has been awarded the Forward poetry prize for his collection on war.
Today is National Poetry Day! | 06-Oct-05
The theme for today's annual celebration of poetry is The Future.
The theme for today's annual celebration of poetry is The Future.
Early Larkin sonnet discovered | 05-Oct-05
Philip Larkin's first love was a fellow student at Oxford University.
Philip Larkin's first love was a fellow student at Oxford University.
What are our poets writing about? | 05-Oct-05
On the day that the Forward Prize is awarded, the Guardian publishes an article by John Mullan on contemporary poetry.
On the day that the Forward Prize is awarded, the Guardian publishes an article by John Mullan on contemporary poetry.
