Poetry of the First World War

To commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War, Southwark Cathedral in partnership with the Poetry Society is hosting a day of talks on First World War poetry.

During the course of the day discover the poetry of the First World War including some of Britain's most well-known and celebrated works. Explore the medium through which successive generations have best come to understand the human tragedy of the conflict. These illustrated talks will take place in the elegant Cathedral Library.