Thursday 24 January 2013

February Events at the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library -Writing Britain: The Broads Effect


Last year the British Library ran the Writing Britain exhibition about the influence that the British Landscape has had on our literature. After the success of the London events regions around the country have been invited to take part and Norwich is one of these places.

From Saturday 9th February the library will have two original John Betjeman poems and the Harold Pinter script to The Go Between on display in the library as well as a full exhibition in the Forum. The Go Between has two more Norfolk links as the book is set in the county and the author, L P Hartley spent a lot of his childhood here. The exhibition in the Forum will include new work created by some young people who’ve also been inspired by the Broads and a photographic display showcasing entries into a competition we ran before Christmas.

Sunday 10th Feb – 3pm
Cinema City a screening the Go Between film as part of their schedule, and it will be introduced by Kathryn Andersen from UEA. (Normal cinema fees apply for this and tickets are available from Cinema City)

Monday 11th Feb – 2-3pm
Curator Talk Tanya Kirk from the British Library will be giving a free talk at the Millennium Library about her work as a curator there and about staging exhibitions at the British Library

Wednesday 13th Feb – 12.30-1.30
Heritage Hour – Broads Sources Archive specialist Eve Read will be giving a talk on the resources held at the Norfolk Heritage Centre and Norfolk Record Office about the history of the Norfolk Broads.

 Wednesday 13th Feb – 6.30-7.30
The Go Between Book Group Night Join us as we look at the book and film version of The Go Between in more detail and see why both endure as a modern, well loved, classic.

Thursday 14th Feb – 10am-1pm
Wish You Were Here!
A free reminiscence workshop exploring postcard correspondence from the Broads through the ages. There will be a chance to share your own memories and to get creative.This is a free event (with refreshments) but spaces are limited so please call Sarah Salmon on 01603 774707 to book a place.

Friday 15th Feb – 6-8pm
Poetry Unbound A free evening of poetry and socialising with readings from established poets and an open mic session.

No comments:

Post a Comment