Books & Poetry

FROM POETRY TO POLITICS AT ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL

FROM POETRY TO POLITICS AT ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL

A plethora of poets, novelists, chefs, historians, politicians, children’s authors, biographers, journalists, and even the odd national treasure, descend on the spa town this autumn. Kate Atkinson, one of the world’s foremost novelists, launches her new book, Death at the Sign of the Rook, in an exclusive event on 18 September. Then, from 4 to […]

OUTDOOR READING OF CHRISTMAS CAROL

OUTDOOR READING OF CHRISTMAS CAROL

Dr Oliver Bray, Dean of Leeds School of Arts will read the Charles Dickens classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’, on Friday 8 December in Leeds City Square. Enchanting audiences in true Dickensian style, Dr Oliver Bray will recite the timeless Christmas tale to gathered crowds as the sun sets over City Square. Everyone is welcome to […]