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This poem is dangerous: it should not be left
Within the reach of children, or even adults
Who might swallow it whole, with possibly
Undesirable side-effects. If you come across
An unattended, unidentified poem
In a public place, do not attempt to tackle it
Yourself. Send it (preferably, in a sealed container)
To the nearest centre of learning, where it will be rendered
Harmless, by experts. Even the simplest poem
May destroy your immunity to human emotions.
All poems must carry a Government warning. Words
Can seriously affect your heart.

Elma Mitchell
 

Harry’s daughter Hannah and sister Elizabeth are sad to announce the death of Harry Chambers. After a short but serious illness Harry died on 14th September 2012 at York District Hospital.

Hannah & Elizabeth would like to thank Harry’s friends and all the Peterloo poets for their tributes, love and support.
A funeral service was held for Harry held in York on Monday 24th September.
£280 was donated in memory of Harry which has been shared between Shelter and The Poetry Book Society, with thanks.

Harry’s friends and family plan to arrange a celebratory poetry event sometime in the next few months, details to be confirmed.

Harry Chambers 15th July 1937 - 14th September 2012

Harry Chambers
1937 - 2012

‘For three decades and more, Harry Chambers, the Publishing Director of Peterloo Poets, has been one of the great "hearers and hearteners" of the work being done in British and Irish poetry. Peterloo Poets, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006, is a publishing house that has earned the trust of readers and writers alike; it has managed to keep the art in touch with its traditions and alive to its possibilities.'
Seamus Heaney

Stella Davis
Last Boat to Avalon

F.J. Williams
Reading Lesson in the Lifers’ Wing

Updated 28/09/2012 19:00

Keith Chandler
The English Civil War Part 2

Diana Hendry
Late Love & Other Whodunnits