WW1 Weekend Poetry reading
Listen to Rudyard Kipling's poetry shaped by world war 1 in the authors home and gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us at Bateman’s for our World War 1 weekend, where visitors are invited to listen to a selection of poetry shaped by the conflict, including the deeply moving works written by Rudyard Kipling during this period.
15 and 16 Aug.
20–30 min per session, relaxed drop-in readings at 11.45am, 12.45pm, 13.45pm & 2.45pm.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
A step free access route is available for this event.
- Meeting point
This event takes place in the garden.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather.
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