On behalf of Christine Walde and Poetry London, I want to inform you and the London Writers' Society of our exciting upcoming launch of Possessions: The Eldon House Poems. We would love to have you there. Would you please help us spread the word to the London Writers' Society? The details are down below. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Many thanks,
Debra Franke
Poetry London Reading Series
www.poetrylondon.ca
Who: Poetry London in association with Museum London
What: Official launch of Poetry London's first anthology of poetry, Possessions: The Eldon House Poems, with readings by selected poets from the anthology
Where: The lawn of Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London Ontario
When: Sunday May 30, 2-4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Why: On the occasion of Eldon House's 175 anniversary
Possessions: The Eldon House Poems is an anthology of poetry published in partnership between Museum London and Poetry London on the occasion of Eldon House's 175 Anniversary. Featuring 27 local poets from London and the surrounding region, the anthology celebrates the history, lore and artifacts of the Harris homestead in the past, present and future.
Please join us on the lawn of Eldon House at 481 Ridout Street North London on Sunday May 30 from 2-4 p.m. to launch this collection of poetry, featuring reading by selected poets from the anthology. Cake and lemonade will be served. Books will be for sale. Rain or shine.
You may recall that another book launch took place last October, for Through a Land of Extremes: The Littledales of Central Asia which recounted the daring travels of Teresa Harris and her explorer husband St. George Littledale in the late 19th century. From the Eldon House website:
"Born at Eldon House in 1839, as the youngest child of John and Amelia Harris, Teresa went on to travel the world with St. George, including remote Tibet, earning the couple fame as Victorian England's greatest travellers in Central Asia. The Clinch's 313-page book describes in detail their many travels, and acknowledges London archivist John Lutman and Theresa Regnier of the University of Western Ontario for all their research assistance. In addition, the late Peter Smith, program coordinator at Museum London, was thanked for his wide knowledge of Eldon House, the Harris family and early Canada.
"This extraordinary presentation was previously delivered to the Royal Geographic Society in London, England and at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. for National Geographic."
Both Museum London and Poetry London host wonderful events, so attend this one if you can.
The museum restaurant, by the way, is second to none and would be a great place to have brunch beforehand. On The Fork has the best view of any restaurant downtown, a relaxed yet refined ambiance, and superb food. Who knew blueberry pancakes could be so delectable?
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