Pennine Poets' Collection
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: Pennine Poets' Collection
Classmark: MS 1915
Creator(s): Kirk, Pauline(); (); (); Graft Poetry()
Date(s): 1979-2023
Language: English
Size and medium: journals, pamphlets, typescript proofs, books; 8 boxes
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/106424
Description
The collection includes the Pennine Poets' Group's journal 'Pennine Platform' no.1, 1979-no.94, 2023, and other publications by members of the Group such as Pauline Kirk and Ian Emberson. The publications include 'Eleven Wonders' by Julia Deakin, 'Tear Up the Lace' by Adam Strickson, 'Crooked Smoke' and 'Plums' by Nicholas Bielby, 'Write Me a Few of Your Lines' by Chris Hardy.
The collection also encompasses the papers of Pauline Kirk, including material relating to Fighting Cock Press; papers of Jean Barker.
Also includes 'Walking Through' by Chris Bridge, 'About Painters and Paintings' by Nicholas Bielby, 'Bay of Ghosts' by Rob Hawley, 'Photovoltaic' by Sarah Watkinson and 'Squaring the Circle' by Deborah Mason.
New editions of "Pennine Platform" published from 2010 onwards have been added to MS 1915/1.
The collection also includes publications by Graft Poetry a publisher in Bradford.
Physical characteristics
Measurement details: 6 green boxes
Biography or history
Founded in 1966, the Pennine Poets is a group of acclaimed and widely published writers who meet for creative workshops, stage readings and festivals, and produce a journal, 'Pennine Platform'. For many years the group was based in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and are now based in Wakefield.
Access and usage
Reproduction
Access
This collection is subject to various access conditions. Please see individual catalogue descriptions for further details on access.
Material in this collection is in copyright. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study within the terms of copyright legislation. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.