Discover Poetry
This is the place to be to enter the realms of poetry. Take your time to browse through these pages, whether you love poetry or just want to get to know poetry a bit more. There is something for everyone here; for children, for teenagers and for adults!
Did you know Tower Hamlets has a rich poetry history! Discover our wealth of talent by getting to know our local poets! These poets’ works can be found in our Local Studies Library and Archives, why not pop along to read these poems and see where this may lead you!
Learn about the Poets Laureate through the ages and get to know our current Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy; read her poetry online and borrow poetry books written by her through our online catalogue.
Learn about the Children’s Laureate through the ages and get to know our current Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson; borrow books and poetry written by her through our online catalogue.
Discover websites that will help you enhance your skills in writing, understanding and interpreting poetry. Discover websites that allow you to enjoy poetry, join the debates in the forums and submit your own work! There are websites for children, teenagers and adults!
Discover books that will help you enhance your skills in writing, understanding and interpreting poetry and discover books that allow you to enjoy poetry. There are books for children, teenagers and adults!
Discover different poets and their poems with our Featured Poets.
Read poems that have been written at one of our poetry events, or even submit your own to our Idea Store Poets.
Go ahead and jump into the rhythm of the rhyme!
