Welcome to the Website of Portsmouth Poetry
Established in 2016 we are a non-profit body encouraging poets and poetry in the city specialising in community and educational projects.
Portsmouth Festivities 2019
June 14 - 23
June 14 - 23
Once again, Portsmouth Poetry is a proud partner of Portsmouth Festivities which this season celebrates its 20th year.
See our Events page for details
What's on the site?
The site is in 7 sections including this Home Page.
You can reach the topics and pages of each by placing your cursor over the section title
1. Home
+ Featured Poet
+ Featured Poet
An intro to a notable poet (not always well known) usually anniversary linked.
2. ABOUT US
Our Mission and what we do
3. Poetry & WW1
The result of our WW1 project funded by Heritage Lottery, Arts Council England and Big Ideas
+ Paaschendaele 2017
Men from Portsmouth who fought in the worst battle of WW1 narrated through poetry. A Heritage Lottery funded project
+ Lost Poets
The lives and work of the poets who died in WW1
+ Invisible Women
The women poets of WW1 whose work is often overlooked
4. NEW WORK
+ Send us your Poems
How to submit your poetry to our site
5. DYLAN THOMAS
Articles, information and events about one of the greatest modern poets who lived in Hampshire for a while including new insights and views from Portsmouth Poetry
6. CURRENT EVENTS
Poetry and arts related information for the area. Your chance to advertise and promote your organisation and events!
7. BLOG
Occasional Blogs and Guest Blogs on related topics
For regular updates, information or to contribute visit our Facebook page ….
www.facebook.com/PoetryPortsmouth
Portsmouth Festivities
Portsmouth Festivities
For 10 days in June, the Festivities packs the city's unique venues with poetry, music, art, performance and talks bringing its rich heritage and thriving cultural scene to the forefront, broadening participation, capturing imaginations and celebrating diversity.
Portsmouth Poetry is proud to be a Festivities Creative Partner.
