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Collections in Verse

Bringing exhibitions to life through poetry

Poet in the City and the British Library are collaborating to establish a new approach to touring exhibitions. Over three years, Poet in the City will commission new poetry and create events across England to tell the story of British Library exhibitions.

Working closely with local communities and artists in the North, South East and South West, we will present locally-specific versions of the exhibitions. Libraries in Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Reading and Exeter will become homes for ambitious live poetry events – creating new opportunities to celebrate and share exhibitions which would otherwise be difficult to access for local people in their city.

By bringing together poets, curators and local people to create exciting new work that weave local stories into the narrative of British Libraries exhibitions, we’ll be animating and amplifying the exhibitions in ways that resound specifically within the local community. The resulting commissions and curation will be presented in exciting and ambitious ways, from dazzling library lates to poetry busking, poetic residencies, panel discussions and creative installations in public spaces.


Ellen Moran -

Ellen Moran - "Fabric Hands"

By Ellen Moran Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Naomi Rees

Notes From The Herstory Launch

Notes From The Herstory Launch

A summary of discussions, the thoughts and suggestions that emerged from them to inform March 2022’s Herstory festival. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Hari Lindsey

Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?

Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?

We're inviting you to contribute to Herstory Festivals in Newcastle & Exeter. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2021

Updated: 16th December, 2021

Author: Hari Lindsey

What story do you want to tell about Exeter?

What story do you want to tell about Exeter?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Exeter. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more

Start: 7th October, 2021 at 5:00pm

End: 7th October, 2021 at 7:00pm

Published: 17th September, 2021

Updated: 1st October, 2021

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Location: Online

What story do you want to tell about Newcastle?

What story do you want to tell about Newcastle?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Newcastle. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more

Start: 30th September, 2021 at 5:00pm

End: 30th September, 2021 at 7:00pm

Published: 17th September, 2021

Updated: 1st October, 2021

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Location: Online

Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

Poet in the City Producers has gone national! We're looking for curious, creative and enthusiastic young people in Newcastle and Exeter to welcome as Producers. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Exeter Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights

Exeter Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights

Exeter Herstory is the launch of a storytelling series diving into feminist histories to consider new pathways for change. Read more

Start: 28th September, 2021 at 6:00pm

End: 29th September, 2021 at 9:00pm

Published: 11th August, 2021

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Location: Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter, EX4 3PQ

Newcastle Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women's Rights

Newcastle Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women's Rights

We are re-launching Newcastle Herstory, a storytelling series diving into feminist histories and contemporary activist narratives. Read more

Start: 21st September, 2021 at 6:00pm

End: 21st September, 2021 at 9:00pm

Published: 11th August, 2021

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Location: Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AX

"Where Two Rivers Meet" – Film

"Where Two Rivers Meet" is created by the award-winning filmmaker Eelyn Lee, telling the story of Collections in Verse: Sheffield, which saw collaborations between communities, libraries and poets. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 7th January, 2022

Author: Oliver Cable

Eleni Stavrou – Tapestry

Eleni Stavrou – Tapestry

by Eleni Stavrou Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Rachel Bower – Digesting History – Poems

Rachel Bower – Digesting History – Poems

by Rachel Bower Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 5th May, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Kayo Chingonyi – Digesting History – Poems

Kayo Chingonyi – Digesting History – Poems

by Kayo Chingonyi Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 5th May, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Joe Kriss – Digesting History – Poems

Joe Kriss – Digesting History – Poems

by Joe Kriss Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 5th May, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Performer Biographies – Digesting History – Sheffield

Performer Biographies – Digesting History – Sheffield

Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Digesting History – Digital Recipe & Poetry Pack

Digesting History – Digital Recipe & Poetry Pack

Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Lexicon – A Polyvocal Poem

Lexicon – A Polyvocal Poem

by Kayo Chingonyi Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 5th May, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Collection in Verse – Kayo Chingonyi

Collection in Verse – Kayo Chingonyi

by Kayo Chingonyi and Axel Kacoutié Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 5th May, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Reimagining Digesting History

Reimagining Digesting History

The story of our Digesting History event is full of twists and turns. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2021

Digesting History

Digesting History

Come dine with us online! Take a seat at our digital dining table for a menu of poetry, conversation and film. Read more

Start: 25th February, 2021 at 8:00pm

End: 25th February, 2021 at 9:30pm

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Location: Online

Herstory Newcastle – 3 March 2020

Herstory Newcastle – 3 March 2020

A pre-lockdown event diving into feminist histories, looking to consider new pathways for change and action in the gender equality movement. Part of Collections in Verse: Newcastle. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 15th December, 2020

Collections in Verse: Newcastle

Collections in Verse: Newcastle

Bringing the British Library's "Unfinished Business: The Fight For Women's Rights" to life in Newcastle, with poets Degna Stone, Ellen Moran and Sky Hawkins. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Collections in Verse: Sheffield

Collections in Verse: Sheffield

Bringing the British Library's "Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War" to life in Sheffield, with poets Rachel Bower, Kayo Chingonyi and Joe Kriss. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Collections in Verse: Leeds

Collections in Verse: Leeds

Bringing the British Library’s "Windrush: Songs in a Strange Land" exhibition to life in Leeds, with poets Malika Booker, Vahni Capildeo and Khadijah Ibrahiim. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 17th November, 2020

Author: Sarisha Kumar

Songs in a Strange Land

Songs in a Strange Land

Turning the volume up on Caribbean culture in the UK, poet Khadijah Ibrahiim invites you to a Sound System symposium retracing the roots of Sound System Culture in Leeds. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2019

Updated: 16th November, 2020

Author: Oliver Cable

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    Poet in the City connects people and places through poetry. Poet in the City creates access to challenging ideas, attracts radically new audiences, brings about social and behavioural change, and creates awe-inspiring large-scale entertainment. From poetry in libraries to arts centres, car parks to community venues and festivals to music halls, we present poets who can enlarge our worlds.

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