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The Chaplain as War Poet?: Studdert Kennedy and the First World War

Date: February 11th 2015
Location: Chapel at Southlands College, University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5SL

A panel discussion on the poetry of Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy (known as “Woodbine Willie”)

With Andrew Studdert Kennedy (Rural Dean of Marlborough and the poet’s grandson)

Paul O’Prey (Vice-Chancellor, University of Roehampton and author of Poems from the Front)

and Peter Howson (former army chaplain and author of Muddling Through: The Organisation of British Army Chaplaincy in World War One)

Chaired by John Hall (Dean of Westminster)

Wednesday 11th February, 6pm in the Chapel at Southlands College

University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5SL.

Those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to read the selection of poems which will be available at www.roehampton.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Directions can be found at www.roehampton.ac.uk/Contact-Us

Southlands Chapel is number 5 on the campus map.

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