WWI Poetry Event

About the Event

Join Derby Libraries and Derby Poetry Festival for a night of WWI poetry to commemorate the Armistice in November 1918.

Join Derby Libraries and Derby Poetry Festival for a night of WWI poetry to commemorate the Armistice in November 1918.

Local poets will read a selection of their own poems and those of WWI poets, including poems written by members of the Sherwood Foresters and some poems held in the Local Studies collection.

Featuring a performance by Rough Truffles Community Choir, led by Frances Watt.

Bring along a WWI poem and put your name down for a chance to read it in the second half. There will be a limited number of slots available so please come early.

Please arrive by 6.15 for a prompt 6.30 start

Prices & Offers

FREE