Worker Writers and Community Publishers Oral History Project – Voices from a Movement

London Metropolitan University

166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB

Thursday 19 November  •  2 PM – 5 PM

Overview

Join us in person to celebrate 50 years since the Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers was established in 1976! Explore the rich history of working-class writing and community publishing told through oral histories and meet some of those involved in this vibrant social movement.

2.00-2.30  Tea and coffee, a chance to view the exhibition and chat

2.30-2.40  Welcome and overview of the oral history project by Jenny Harding

2.40-2.50  The Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers: Doing, being, becoming and belonging, a reflection by Nick Pollard

2.50-3.20  Members’ reflections on the significance of participating in the FWWCP and local groups

3.20-3.35 Break

3.35-4.05 Readings

4.05-4.35 Small group discussion on working-class writing today

4.35 -5pm Feedback and close

This is a free event. Please reserve your place here.