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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

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

"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

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Published: 23rd February, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Oliver Cable

Digesting History – Digital Recipe & Poetry Pack

Digesting History – Digital Recipe & Poetry Pack

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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

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

Colonizin in Reverse

Colonizin in Reverse

Leeds Libraries' inaugural ‘Late’ event, bringing the library to life after hours through an evening of colour and creativity celebrating the explosive impact of Caribbean culture on Leeds and the UK. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2019

Updated: 16th November, 2020

Author: Oliver Cable

Location: Leeds Central Library, Calverley St, Leeds, LS1 3AB

Journeys – Busking on Buses

Journeys – Busking on Buses

Award-winning poet Vahni Capildeo hosted a poetic rhyme-and-ride as our poetry buskers made the trip on Leeds’ buses one to remember. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2019

Updated: 16th November, 2020

Author: Oliver Cable

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  • About Us

    About Us

    Poet in the City creates trailblazing poetry events that change the narrative and challenge the status quo. Our commissions help people and places tell their stories through deep community engagement. We are developing the next generation of poetry producers and establishing new routes into arts production. 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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