Tower Poetry

Tower Poetry is an organization based at Christ Church, University of Oxford, which offers opportunities and resources for young British poets.

Tower Poetry exists to encourage and challenge everyone who reads or writes poetry. Established following a bequest to Christ Church, Oxford, by the late Christopher Tower, the aims of Tower Poetry are clear: to stimulate an enjoyment and critical appreciation of poetry, particularly among young people in education, and to encourage people to write their own poetry.

By developing the roles of poetry in education and enabling new poets to showcase their talents through a series of exciting initiatives ranging from courses, competitions and workshops to readings and publications, Christ Church and the University of Oxford fosters the creative potential of young writers.

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Episode	Description	People	Date
Tower Poetry 2017	Peter McDonald, Vahni Capildeo and Sarah Howe discuss the 2017 Tower Poetry competition.	Peter McDonald, Vahni Capildeo, Sarah Howe	17 May, 2017
Tower Poetry 2017: Qianling Stele'	Annie Fan, second prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem Qianling Stele.	Annie Fan	16 May, 2017
Tower Poetry 2017: rosetta	Ella Standage, first prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem rosetta.	Ella Standage	16 May, 2017
Tower Poetry 2017: I am a river	Freya Gray Stone, commended prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem I am a river.	Freya Gray Stone	16 May, 2017
Tower Poetry 2017: Snowdrops	Flora Barber, commended prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem Snowdrops.	Flora Barber	16 May, 2017
Tower 2017: If I Gave You a Stone	Rachel Oyawale, third prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem If I Gave You a Stone.	Rachel Oyawale	16 May, 2017
Tower Poetry 2017: The Millstone	Sofia Al-Hussaini, commended prize winner in the 2017 Tower Poetry competition, reads her poem The Millstone.	Sofia Al-Hussaini	16 May, 2017
About the Tower Poetry Summer School	Find out more about the Tower Poetry Summer School - 2012 tutor, Alan Gillis, talks to participant, Camille Ralphs about the value of the summer school and how approachable it is.	Alan Gillis, Camille Ralphs	17 June, 2016
So, how does it feel to win?	Ashani Lewis (winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition) talks to one of the judges, Katherine Rundell, about how it feels to have won first prize.	Ashani Lewis, Katherine Rundell	17 June, 2016
The most amazing experience	Ashani Lewis (winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition) talks to one of the judges, Katherine Rundell, about the experience of winning in 2016.	Ashani Lewis, Katherine Rundell	17 June, 2016
From being unplaced in the 2015 competition to winning in 2016.	Ashani Lewis (winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition) talks to one of the judges, Katherine Rundell, about how she went from being unplaced in the 2015 competition to winning in 2016.	Ashani Lewis, Katherine Rundell	17 June, 2016
Let the poem come to you	Ashani Lewis (winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition) talks to one of the judges, Katherine Rundell, about she went from being unplaced in the 2015 competition to winning in 2016.	Ashani Lewis, Katherine Rundell	17 June, 2016
If at first you don't succeed'	Ashani Lewis (winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition) talks to one of the judges, Katherine Rundell, about how she went from being unplaced in the 2015 competition to winning in 2016.	Katherine Rundell, Ashani Lewis	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2016: Driving Lesson	Commended winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Ed Pryor, reads his poem 'Driving Lesson'.	Ed Pryor	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2016: Nine Days	Commended winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Natasha Blinder, reads her poem 'Nine Days'	Natasha Blinder	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2016: The Awakening	Commended winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Sophia West, reads her poem 'The Awakening'.	Sophia West	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2016: UFO Beach Abduction	Commended winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Grace Fraser, reads her poem 'UFO Beach Abduction'.	Grace Fraser	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2016: Flowers From The Dark	Winner of the 2016 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Ashani Lewis, reads her poem 'Flowers From The Dark'	Ashani Lewis	17 June, 2016
Tower Poetry 2015: The Forensics of Salt-Licking	Winner of the 2015 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Isla Anderson, reads her poem 'The Forensics of Salt-Licking'.	Isla Anderson	14 May, 2015
Tower Poetry 2015: Fusion	Second prizewinner of the 2015 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Max Thomas, reads 'Fusion'.	Max Thomas	14 May, 2015
Tower Poetry 2015: Firewood	Third prizewinner of the 2015 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Lewis Harrington, reads his poem 'Firewood'.	Lewis Harrington	14 May, 2015
Tower Poetry 2015: Purblind	Commended winner of the 2015 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Matt Ward, reads 'Purblind'.	Matt Ward	14 May, 2015
Tower Poetry 2015: Closed Door	Commended winner of the 2015 Christopher Tower Poetry competition, Andrew Wells, reads 'Closed Door'.	Andrew Wells	14 May, 2015
Tower Poetry 2014: Schiamachy	Runner up to the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Phoebe Stuckes, reads her poem, 'Schiamachy'.	Phoebe Stuckes	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: Current Affairs	Runner up to the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Jessica Matthews, reads her poem 'Current Affairs'.	Jessica Matthews	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: Voyager	Runner up to the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Charlie Holmes, 'Voyager'.	Charlie Holmes	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: How to Prepare for Bad News	Runner up to the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Alexander Shaw, reads his poem, 'How to Prepare for Bad News'.	Alexander Shaw	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: Bat Child Found!	Third Prize winner of the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Masha Voyles, reads her poem, 'Bat Child Found!'	Masha Voyles	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: Hell-of-an Island	Second Prize winner of the 2014 Tower Poetry competition, Sam Buckton, reads his poem 'Hell-of-an Island'.	Sam Buckton	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2014: Annunciation	Winner of the 2014 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition, Dominic Hand, reads his poem entitles 'Annunciation'.	Dominic Hand	3 June, 2014
Tower Poetry 2013: Research	Luke van den Barselaar reads his entry for the 2013 Tower Poetry Competition.	Luke van den Barselaar	10 July, 2013
Tower Poetry 2013: Swimming in Loch Suili; The Lake of Shadows	Eva Wallace reads her entry for the 2013 Tower Poetry Competition.	Eva Wallace	10 July, 2013
Tower Poetry 2013: The Devil	Erin Tunney reads her entry to the 2013 Tower Poetry Competition.	Erin Tunney	10 July, 2013
Tower Poetry 2013: Investigation Details; Echo and Narcissus	Kathryn Cussons reads her entry to the 2013 Tower Poetry competition.	Kathryn Cussons	10 July, 2013
Tower Poetry 2013: Origins	Azfa Ali reads her entry to the 2013 Tower Poetry Competition.	Azfa Ali	10 July, 2013
Tower Poetry 2012: Maiden Voyage	Millie Guille reads her entry to the 2012 Tower Poetry Competition.	Millie Guille	8 May, 2012
Tower Poetry 2012: The Sirens Tell Their Tale	Hannah Tran reads her entry to the 2012 Tower Poetry Competition.	Hannah Tran	8 May, 2012
Tower Poetry 2012: Papa's Epilogue	Sarah Fletcher reads her entry for the 2012 Tower Poetry Competition.	Sarah Fletcher	8 May, 2012
Tower Poetry 2012: Postcards	Lucy Hely-Hutchinson reads her entry for the 2012 Tower Poetry Competition.	Lucy Hely-Hutchinson	8 May, 2012
Tower Poetry 2012: Balloon Song	Bethan Smith reads her entry for the 2012 Tower Poetry Competition.	Bethan Smith	8 May, 2012
Tower Poetry 2011 Wires	Elizabeth Johnson, winner of the 2011 Tower Poetry Competition, reads her poem Wires.	Elizabeth Johnson	3 October, 2011
Tower Poetry 2011 Simple	Abigail Richards reads her entry for the 2011 Tower Poetry competition. Simple.	Abigail Richards	3 October, 2011
Tower Poetry 2011 The Breaking Day	Molly Underwood reads her entry for the 2011 Tower Poetry competition, The Breaking Day.	Molly Underwood	3 October, 2011
Tower Poetry 2010 - Introduction	Kathryn Grant, the Christopher Tower Poetry Administrator, introduces the 2010 Tower Poetry Competition entries.	Kathryn Grant	14 June, 2010
Tower Poetry 2010 Love has no Larynx	Emily Harrison reads her entry for the 2010 Tower Poetry Competition 'Love has No Larynx'.	Emily Harrison	14 June, 2010
Tower Poetry 2010 A Portait Painted Scarfless	Julia Goroszeniuk reads her poem 'A Portrait Painted Scarfless', her entry for the 2010 Tower Poetry Competition.	Julia Goroszeniuk	14 June, 2010
Tower Poetry 2010 Selkie	Katie Woods reads her poem 'Selkie', her entry for the 2010 Tower Poetry Competition.	Katie Woods	14 June, 2010
Tower Poetry 2010 Sign Language	Hugo Havranek reads his poem 'Sign Language' for the 2010 Tower Poetry Competition.	Hugo Havranek	14 June, 2010
Tower Poetry 2009: Introduction	Kathryn Grant, the Christopher Tower Poetry Administrator, introduces the 2009 Tower Poetry Competition entries.	Kathryn Grant	1 October, 2009
Tower Poetry 2009: Grey Mile	Second Prize winning poem for the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Prize Competition, written and read by Iona Twistan-Davies of Matthew Arnold School, Oxford.	Iona Twistan-Davies	24 September, 2009
Tower Poetry 2009: Three Guesses	Third Prize winning poem in the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Paul Merchant of Tonbridge School, Kent.	Paul Merchant	24 September, 2009
Tower Poetry 2009: Villanelle	Runner-up poem in the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Sophie Stephenson-Wright of St Paul’s Girls’ School, London.	Sophie Stephenson-Wright	24 September, 2009
Tower Poetry 2009: Evidence	Runner-up poem in the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Emma Jourdan of St Paul’s Girls’ School, London.	Emma Jourdan	24 September, 2009
Tower Poetry 2009: Contact	Runner-up poem in the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Bethany Aitman of St Paul's Girls School, London.	Bethany Aitman	24 September, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: PDF of all shortlisted entries	A pdf file of all shortlisted entries for the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition.	University of Oxford	9 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: We Beasts	Runner-up poem in the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Charlotte Geater of Northgate High School, Ipswich, Suffolk.	Charlotte Geater	8 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: Sestina 102 ; 26	Runner-up poem in the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Anna Savory of Fort Pitt Grammar School, Chatham, Kent.	Anna Savory	8 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: Quickening	Runner-up poem in the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition written and read by Amelia Penny of South Hampshire High School, London.	Amelia Penny	8 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: Texting In Church	Runner-up poem in the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Prize competition, written and read by Richard O’Brien of the Bourne Grammar School, Lincolnshire.	Richard O’Brien	8 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: Journey to Hilly Country	Second Prize winning poem for the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Prize Competition, written and read by Ashley McMullen of The Sixth Form College, Colchester, Essex.	Ashley McMullin	8 June, 2009
Tower Poetry 2008: The Five Stages	First Prize winning poem for the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes Competition written and read by Emily Middleton, The King’s School, Macclesfield, Cheshire.	Emily Middleton	8 June, 2009

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