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Rewriting the North

The Portico Library

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The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

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Rewriting the North: Tabitha Lasley and Jeff Young on Place
Thu, Oct 13, 6:00 PM GMT+1
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Rewriting the North: Catherine Simpson and Adam Farrer on Memoir
Thu, Sep 15, 6:00 PM GMT+1
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Rewriting the North: Fox and Windmill - A New Press
Tue, Jun 28, 6:00 PM
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