The Archive is a great place for students to research and learn about poetry. But it's also a place for you to explore and enjoy, to listen to old favourites, make new discoveries, relax and just listen.

The Archive is a great place for students to research and learn about poetry. But it's also a place for you to explore and enjoy, to listen to old favourites, make new discoveries, relax and just listen.


Two weeks ago today, I moved a van-load of my belongings from the small coastal town where I've lived for 20 years to London. I live between the two now, shuttling back and forth on the West Coast Main Line, trusting I can learn to feel at home in two places at once.
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This part of the Archive is full of poems chosen specially for children. Meet old favourites and make new discoveries.

Each term a different poet is in residence here, talking about poetry with anyone who wants to join in the conversation. You are welcome to explore our archive of past residencies and read some of the lively and varied discussions you'll find there.