59K views · 320 reactions | Poet Laureate Simon Armitage enjoys the surprising interpretations of his poems by students. | Hay Festival | Facebook

2.5K views · 16 reactions | Would it be #NationalPoetryDay without the Poet Laureate? IT WOULD NOT. Simon Armitage is here with a reading from his latest collection, New Cemetery. This is 'Clouded Buff' and here's where you can find signed copies of the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/new-cemetery/simon-armitage/9780571400607 | Waterstones | Facebook

16 reactions · 3 comments | Our final reading for National Poetry Day comes from the Poet Laureate himself, Simon Armitage. And whilst you may remember the fun of Boaty McBoatface, the RRS Sir David Attenborough actually serves as the inspiration for the poem Ark, perfect for this year's theme of the environment. Explore the work of Simon Armitage here: https://bit.ly/3Eg40r3 | Waterstones | Facebook