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Birmingham Poet Laureate 2011-12

The new Poet Laureate for Birmingham is Jan Watts. The announcement was made on National Poetry Day, 6 October. Find out more about the role of Birmingham Poet Laureate.

Read some of the poetry on the theme of 'Games' submitted by applicants for Birmingham Poet Laureate.

Saving our sons

A poem by Roy McFarlane in response to the 2011 riots and death of three men in Birmingham - Saving our sons

Who is Birmingham's Favourite Poet?

Middle Earth Weekend 2011

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