Poetry Extra | The Poetry of History: 2: Di Great Insohreckshan

Linton Kwesi Johnson's poem Di Great Insohreckshan recalls the Brixton riots of April 1981.

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Poetry Extra | The Poetry of History: 4: Death of King George V

John Betjeman's Death of King George V captures a subtle shift in the Britain where he had grown up.
Radio 4 Extra | 2007

Poetry Extra | The Poetry of History: 3: Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders

The Year of Wonders, by John Dryden, reveals an enthusiasm for the events of 1666.