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The Poems: 40 Years in the North, with Ian Harker
Sat 18 Oct 2025 to Sat 18 Oct 2025
Hear some of the 40 best poems of the last 40 years, gathered from The North, the UK’s inspirational poetry magazine produced by The Poetry Business. Part of Ilkley Literature Festival.

Editors Ann and Peter Sansom will read from and discuss this remarkable anthology, featuring poems by Simon Armitage, David Constantine, Ian McMillan, Kim Moore, Helen Mort, Shash Trevett and more.

You’ll also hear from Leeds-based writer Ian Harker, one of Word Up North’s 2024 New Northern Poets, as he launches his prize-winning collection, Gain Access.

Date: Saturday 18 October 2025, 3.30pm
Location: Ilkley Literature Festival

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Additional Information:
Location:
Ilkley
Region(s):
Yorkshire

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