Discover the magic of poetry at the National Poetry Library, nestled inside the Southbank Centre 📚 From timeless classics to bold new voices, it’s a space to read, write, reflect, and be inspired. National Poetry Library is free to join across the UK and is London’s only space dedicated to poetry study. Find it on Level 5 of the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre✨ #londonmakesitpossible #VisitLondon #NationalPoetryLibrary #SouthbankCentre #Poetry #londonhiddengems | Visit London

Celebrate 70 years of the National Poetry Library with this stunning poem by Lemn Sissay 🎉💛 As part of the celebrations, we asked you to discover 70 new poets and write 70-word poems of your own - share yours in the comments! Lemn's poem was written as part of his role as Ambassador for the National Poetry Library, signposting the library as a free and open space for everyone living in Lambeth and beyond. Read the full piece… 70 To live a full life within seventy years To recall in colour seve

"We need a National Poetry Library," says Abhay K, translator of the first #Magahi novel ‘Fool Bahadur’ Magahi evolved from the ancient Prakrit languages and has a rich historical legacy, and according to Abhay K, it could be preserved through education. #WATCH 'In Conversation' with Siddharth Bhardwaj https://youtu.be/tS-r8yQfsUA | DD India | Facebook