Talks

"From pages to pavements". A walk through the words and authors of our city

Newport Museum & Art Gallery, Newport , NP20 1PA

Saturday 22nd March 10:30 - 12:30

About "From pages to pavements". A walk through the words and authors of our city

A two-hour, gently paced, flat walking tour of the City of Newport exploring the industrial, social and cultural history of the city with a keen focus on literature, words and language. We will explore the language of Chartism and the Chartist Uprising, local place names and their meanings, literary works including internationally renowned poet WH Davies, and the role words played in the development of the city and its culture.

Meeting in the foyer of Newport Museum and Art gallery from 10.15am to begin tour at 10.30am. Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for conditions.

Tickets are free but spaces are limited and must be reserved in advance.

This event is part of the Newport Festival of Words. A celebration of words, from songwriting to storytelling, poetry to prose, and featuring local, national and international writers and performers. 20th - 23rd March 2025.

Website https://www.newportwordfest.co.uk

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