Τα καλύτερα New Writing North podcast (2024)

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The Never Never Land of W H Auden - Track 1 - Rookhope, Junction of Front Street & Hylton Terrace 5:53

2y ago5:53

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 4 - View From Way Marker 5:57

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 3 - Bolt's Law Standing Engine 5:52

2y ago5:52

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 2 - The Rookhope Incline 5:06

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 9 - The Old Miners' Hall 9:55

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 8 - Rookhope Burn 8:00

2y ago8:00

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 7 - Stogel Cleugh 6:04

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 6 - View Of Cuthbert's Hill 7:10

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 5 - Bolt's Law Currick (Cairn) 6:51

2y ago6:51

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham.Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided …

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NWN x AWT Digital Residency: Audio Compilation 16:49

2y ago16:49

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Participants on our collaborative course with the African Writers' Trust reflect on what they have learnt and read some poetry. Including highlights of wisdom from lead tutor Nick Makoha, and guest writers Phoebe Power and Susan Nalugwa Kiguli.Από τον New Writing North

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 1 The Journey 4:50

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 1 The Journey by New Writing NorthΑπό τον New Writing North

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 9 Palace Green 5:32

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 8 Elvet Bridge (under) 5:52

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 7 View Of Hild Bede From Entrance To The Racecourse 5:08

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 6 Durham Prison 5:59

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 5 Tithe Barn 4:19

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 4 Durham City Police Station 3:48

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 3 Elvet Bridge (top) 4:07

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 2 Durham Market Place 4:53

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and wri…

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Track 12 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Blast Beach 4:18

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 11 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Chourdon Point 5:55

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 10 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Hawthorn Dene And Hive 4:30

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 9 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Nose's Point 5:22

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 8 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Seaham Habour 5:49

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 7 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Londonderry Literary Institute 5:29

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 6 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Train Station 4:55

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 5 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Seaham Hall 4:43

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 4 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Glass Beach 5:00

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 3 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: The 3 Pits Mining Sculpture 5:08

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 2 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: 6th Marquis Of Londonderry 4:34

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Track 1 - Carbon, Climate and Renewal: Seaham Marina 3:48

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Set off on this newly commissioned self-guided literary walk and discover Durham’s beautiful Heritage Coast!The UK is hosting the international community in Glasgow in November for COP26 – a United Nations conference where world leaders will discuss how to combat the climate emergency. Spend time walking in the lively harbour town of Seaham and alo…

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Northern Bookshelf: Spring 2021 43:01

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In this episode of the Northern Bookshelf podcast, Grace, Rebecca and special guest Anna Disley treat us to some uplifting reads for Spring - whether that's a thriller with a deeply satisfying ending, or a novel that makes you laugh until you cry. Books mentioned in the podcast can be found here on our affiliate link Bookshop list: https://uk.books…

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Northern Bookshelf Podcast: Winter 2020 51:14

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Join the Durham Book Festival team, as they discuss some of the books they recommend cosying up with over this winter. In this episode, Grace, Rebecca and Will treat us to their book highlights along with their favourite Christmas songs and films.Books mentioned in the podcast can be found here on our Bookshop list: https://uk.bookshop.org/wishlist…

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New Narratives for the North East: Bonus Episode: Writing Collaboratively 29:33

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A special round-table discussion where New Writing North’s Chief Executive, Claire Malcolm talks to writers Lisette Auton, Carmen Marcus and Mim Skinner about the approaches that they took to creating their pieces of work. All three writers chose to collaborate with other creatives and communities to make their work. The podcast explores how they d…

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Writing Durham 4 - Mim Skinner 45:36

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In this episode Laura is joined by Mim Skinner, author of the poignant and darkly funny  Jailbirds and co-founder and director of Chester-le-Street’s multi-award winning community interest company REfUSE, which works to intercept food that would otherwise go into landfill. Mim has spent years delivering arts courses in prisons throughout the North …

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Writing Durham 3 - Gillian Allnutt And Kayo Chingonyi 1:08:23

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Gillian Allnutt has authored nine major collections and was awarded the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry in 2016. She was born in London but spent half of her childhood in Newcastle upon Tyne. Kayo Chingonyi is a poet and critic whose collection Kumukanda won the 2017 Dylan Thomas Prize. Like Gillian he spent some of his childhood in Newcastle, and in…

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Writing Durham 2 - Anne Stevenson 42:01

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In episode two Laura McKenzie talks to Anne Stevenson, a major voice in British and American poetry. Born in Cambridge, UK, and brought up in New England, Stevenson lived a variously transatlantic life before settling in Co. Durham in the 1980s. Laura joined Anne in her home to talk about Durham’s shifting nature, and the different ways in which Co…

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Writing Durham 1 - Pat Barker And Benjamin Myers 50:02

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For the first episode of Writing Durham, Laura McKenzie is joined by two of Co. Durham’s leading literary figures, Pat Barker and Benjamin Myers. Booker Prize winner Pat Barker has lived in Durham for the past forty years, while Myers – who won the 2018 Walter Scott Prize – grew up in Belmont, a suburb of Durham City. Listen in as they discuss plac…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 10 - Magdalene Steps 3:44

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The Magdalene Steps, named after a medieval hospice, lead onto Saddler Street which in turn is the route up to the centre of the Durham World Heritage Site. Elvet Bridge, to the east, is home to several independent shops and two branches of Oxfam, one specialising in vintage clothes and the other in second-hand books.A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 9 - The County Hotel 4:21

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‘To me the Gala is the most joyous and emotional day it’s possible to have. I was taken to my first Gala when I was eight years old and I marched behind the band and the banner of Fishburn Colliery with my mother and Great-Uncle Wilf and Aunt Lizzie. It was always a wonderful day out, with three great emotional moments in it. First, there was the p…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 8 - Durham Prison And Old Elvet 5:30

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Tony Harrison, poet and playwright, was born in Leeds and lives in Newcastle. His poem ‘Durham’, written in 1970, starts playfully: ‘DurhamSt Cuthbert’s Shrine, founded 999’A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham is written by Ruth Robson and was commissioned as part of Durham Book Festival 2020Από τον New Writing North

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 7 - Bow Lane And Dun Cow Lane 4:04

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Folklore and legends are prevalent in writing in and about Durham. One such legend is that of the Dun Cow, part recorded by the 12th Century monk Symeon of Durham, and further recorded in The Rites of Durham in the mid-16th Century.A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham is written by Ruth Robson and was commissioned as part of Durham Book Festival 2020…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 6 - Prebends' Bridge 5:44

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Prebends’ Bridge, a much-loved landmark, was built in 1778. It replaced an earlier bridge washed away by the great flood of 1771, which caused much damage along the coast and inland water ways. The bridge famously has a quote from Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem ‘Harold the Dauntless’ (written in 1817) inscribed on a plaque on the north-west balustrad…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 5 - Margery Lane Allotments 5:27

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Margery Lane Allotments occupy a space quarried to build Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral and, afterwards, the site of medieval fishponds. The cathedral and, on winter days with no leaves on the trees, the castle can be seen dominating the city skyline.A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham is written by Ruth Robson and was commissioned as part of Durha…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 4 - Colpitts Hotel 3:49

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The Colpitts Hotel was established around 1836 by John Colpitts. John died in 1891 and in 1892 it was bought by the Smith family of Tadcaster, Yorkshire, and continues as a Sam Smith pub. In 1975 its back room became the venue for a series of live poetry readings known as Colpitts Poetry.A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham is written by Ruth Robson and…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 3 - Redhills 4:59

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One November evening in 1869 a group of men met in the Market Tavern in Durham, looking to improve the lot of the working class after decades of hardship and struggle against Victorian coal owners. That meeting led to the creation of Redhills, known as the ‘Pitman’s Parliament’: home of the Durham Miners’ Association, which formed in 1869.A Literar…

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 2 - Framwellgate Bridge 4:42

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The view to the south east of Framwellgate Bridge is dominated by Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral as they tower over the River Wear and the rest of the city.A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham is written by Ruth Robson and was commissioned as part of Durham Book Festival 2020Από τον New Writing North

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A Literary Pilgrimage Of Durham - Track 1 - Location - The Market Place 4:28

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Welcome to A Literary Pilgrimage of Durham, part of Durham Book Festival, produced by New Writing North.The County and City of Durham have been much written about, being the birthplace, residence, and inspiration for many writers of both fact, fiction, and poetry. Before we delve into stories of scribes, poets, academia, prize-winning authors, poli…

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New Narratives for the North East: Episode 4: About The Future 28:46

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Welcome to our audio series which explores the work created for the New Narratives for the North East project through a series of four podcast episodes. This episode looks forwards, refiguring the North-East's heritage, opening new ideas and exploring potential future narratives for the region as we look to the future.Hear from many of the writers …

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New Narratives for the North East: Episode 3: The City Is A Language 26:53

4y ago26:53

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"They tell us that we live on a tiny crowded island. They try to tell us that we are tiny within ourselves. Tell them to come up here with the skylark, to forget what they think they know, and to look down upon the vastness of the North." David Almond, from Sing the North.Welcome to our audio series which explores the work created for the New Narra…

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