The events are coming thick and fast. Here, courtesy of the War Poets Association, is another one: 'Isaac Rosenberg and Bristol', a 120th anniversary celebration on Saturday 23 October. Already booked to speak are Vivien Noakes, Jean Moorcroft-Wilson and Bernard Wynick. The day will also include 'an optional walk to the venue past the birthplace of Isaac Rosenberg'.
Saturday 15 May 2010
Isaac Rosenberg in Bristol
The events are coming thick and fast. Here, courtesy of the War Poets Association, is another one: 'Isaac Rosenberg and Bristol', a 120th anniversary celebration on Saturday 23 October. Already booked to speak are Vivien Noakes, Jean Moorcroft-Wilson and Bernard Wynick. The day will also include 'an optional walk to the venue past the birthplace of Isaac Rosenberg'.
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It is heartening to read news of the planned Isaac Rosenberg In Bristol Celebration. I first learned of him and his magnificent poetry while researching material for my book, "THE BANTAMS: The Untold Story Of World War One." It features a little-known aspect of Rosenberg's life (and death) as a volunteer infantry soldier who served bravely in front-line trenches on the Western Front.
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-- Sidney Allinson.
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