07 April 2015
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Tudor-themed poetry is invited for a competition to tie in with a re-enactment of an historic visit to Oxford by Queen Elizabeth 1 ...
Tudor-themed poetry is invited for a competition to tie in with a re-enactment of an historic visit to Oxford by Queen Elizabeth 1
On 23 May, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford will enact a visit made to Oxford in 1566 that included a pageant of music, disputations and parades.
Poems on a Tudor theme, up to 40 lines, are invited in three age categories: under 13, 14-17 and 18+. The winners will receive book tokens (18+, £50; 14-17, £40; under 13, £30). The shortlisted poems will be printed for display on the walls of St Mary's and the winners will be invited to read at the pageant.
The closing date is 27 April.
On 23 May, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford will enact a visit made to Oxford in 1566 that included a pageant of music, disputations and parades.
Poems on a Tudor theme, up to 40 lines, are invited in three age categories: under 13, 14-17 and 18+. The winners will receive book tokens (18+, £50; 14-17, £40; under 13, £30). The shortlisted poems will be printed for display on the walls of St Mary's and the winners will be invited to read at the pageant.
The closing date is 27 April.
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