Woolwich Speaks is a community-led project celebrating the area’s street life and exploring its past, present and future through poetry.

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Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail.

Woolwich Speaks is a community-led project celebrating the area’s street life and exploring its past, present and future through poetry. Rasheeda Page-Muir wrote the Woolwich Epic poem after conducting life story interviews with Woolwich residents ranging from community leaders and young people to business owners, who shared their thoughts and stories about the town and what it means to them. A film of the poem, starring Woolwich secondary school students, and featuring local landmarks as well as archive footage, will be shown on the Woolwich Big Screen. It has been created by Woolwich-based writer and director Joe Watkins working with two young local film makers.

The Woolwich Epic poem personifies the town as a woman who has seen the many diverse stories, experiences, and lives that have contributed to the area’s identity. It is a creative response to the high street that acknowledges the importance of the public spaces we all share, communicating pride and hope but not shying away from challenges and struggle.

Residents and visitors are invited to take part by picking up a map of the trail from locations around town including Woolwich Centre Library. They can watch the film, follow the trail and share their photos and thoughts about the future of Woolwich’s streets using #WoolwichSpeaks.

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Woolwich Speaks Poetry Street Trail

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