As you may have noticed, we’ve been enjoying a huge amount of media attention since our database launched two weeks ago! It’s been fantastic for us to share the poetry with new audiences and to hear from so many people who are as interested in Lancashire’s history and culture as we are. People from all over the world have visited our website, and the database has been used by literally thousands of people in the past two weeks. We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing from us and that the word continues to spread!
Below are links to the media coverage we’ve had:
David Collins in The Sunday Times, 5th August 2018 requires registration or subscription to read)
Simon talks to Mark Sweeney at BBC Radio Manchester, 6th August 2018 (from approx. 1.46.48)
Alison Flood in The Guardian, 9th August 2018
Simon talks to Mark Mardell on BBC Radio 4’s the World at One, 9th August 2018 (from approx. 40.00)
Simon talks to Rony Robinson at BBC Radio Sheffield, 9th August 2018 (from approx. 1.09.00)
Simon talks to Paul Ross at TalkRadio, 13th August 2018 (from approx. 4.33am)
Brigit Katz in the Smithsonian, 13th August 2018
Please do keep checking back on the database, as we’ll be adding more content in due course. We’re also planning more events to get the word out and will advertise these once they are confirmed. We are very pleased to say that we are working with the marvellous Manchester Literature Festival on two very exciting events on 21st November this year, including a very special performance by our musical partners Faustus. Please see below for more information and to book tickets – we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment as we do expect these to fill up fast!
Manchester Literature Festival – Finding the Poetry of the Cotton Famine (workshop)
Manchester Literature Festival – Faustus: Cotton Famine Poems (performance)