Writing a History of England in 25 Poems Event
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- Time:
- 15:30-17:00
- Date:
- 2025-06-04 15:30:00
- Venue:
- Sir James Matthews Building (135/6031) and online
Event details
Join us for the Department of English seminar series.
How is history transformed if we tell the story of England through 25 poems, written down between the eighth century and today? What happens to our understanding of the past, of literature – and of the nation itself? What kinds of moments, imaginaries and surprising intimacies do we encounter? Whose voices do we hear?
In this seminar, Catherine will reflect on the process of writing A History of England in 25 Poems , including how the book reflects her journey between Humanities disciplines, how she has navigated her first experience of ‘trade’ publishing, and some of the surprises, challenges and discoveries made along the way.
Joining Instructions
This event is free to attend and all are welcome. You can join this event either in-person at the Sir James Matthews building (135/6031) or online .
About the speaker
Catherine Clarke is Professor and Director of the Centre for the History of People, Place and Community at the Institute of Historical Research. She was previously Professor in English Literature at Southampton, where she remains a Visiting Professor. Her book A History of England in 25 Poems will be published by Penguin in autumn 2025.