Paths of glory: the best known poem?

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 slowchilterns

It’s a tricky one. What’s the best known poem in the English language? And how do we prove it? Does it depend on what you were taught at school, or something else? And are we talking about an entire poem, … Continue reading Paths of glory: the best known poem?

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Poetry… it’s the word on the street

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 slowchilterns

Reality TV regularly shows us the results when competitions challenge people to be creative against the clock, whether that means implementing a business plan or baking a cake. Along West Street at the top end of Marlow, heading towards Henley-on-Thames, … Continue reading Poetry… it’s the word on the street

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Paths of glory: the best known poem?

Poetry… it’s the word on the street