New Narratives For The North East: Episode 4: About The Future New Writing North podcast

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 4 - View From Way Marker 5:57

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 3 - Bolt's Law Standing Engine 5:52

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 2 - The Rookhope Incline 5:06

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 9 - The Old Miners' Hall 9:55

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 8 - Rookhope Burn 8:00

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 7 - Stogel Cleugh 6:04

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 6 - View Of Cuthbert's Hill 7:10

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 5 - Bolt's Law Currick (Cairn) 6:51

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Writer W. H. Auden described the North Pennines as his ‘great good place’. He formed a lifelong fascination with its underground spaces and the post-industrial landscape of lead mining following a childhood visit to the hills around the North Pennine village of Rookhope, County Durham. Follow in W. H. Auden’s footsteps on a downloadable self-guided circular walk starting and finishing in Rookhope and listen to broadcaster Jeremy Vine give an overview of Auden, his work and affinity with the North Pennines. Co-created by Jeremy Vine and North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Ruth Robson. If you are already a fan of W. H. Auden we hope there is something new for you. If you aren’t already familiar with the work of W. H. Auden, we hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery.…

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NWN x AWT Digital Residency: Audio Compilation 16:49

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Participants on our collaborative course with the African Writers' Trust reflect on what they have learnt and read some poetry. Including highlights of wisdom from lead tutor Nick Makoha, and guest writers Phoebe Power and Susan Nalugwa Kiguli.

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 1 The Journey 4:50

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 1 The Journey by New Writing North

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 9 Palace Green 5:32

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and writing. The walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather, ensuring sturdy footwear. The walk includes hills and the city’s woodland and riverbanks, the group will meet outside the Gala Theatre before making their way to Durham Market Place where the walk will finish. You can download a free self-guided downloadable audio version of the walk from 9 October. Created by Ruth Robson and including material researched as part of Writing Durham, a partnership between Durham Book Festival and Durham University. Ruth Robson grew up in Sunderland, part of the historic County of Durham, leaving to go to university. Following a career in broadcasting in North East England, London and New York, she has since worked in the cultural and heritage sectors in the United States and back in her native North East England. Transcripts will be provided for all audio tours.…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 8 Elvet Bridge (under) 5:52

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and writing. The walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather, ensuring sturdy footwear. The walk includes hills and the city’s woodland and riverbanks, the group will meet outside the Gala Theatre before making their way to Durham Market Place where the walk will finish. You can download a free self-guided downloadable audio version of the walk from 9 October. Created by Ruth Robson and including material researched as part of Writing Durham, a partnership between Durham Book Festival and Durham University. Ruth Robson grew up in Sunderland, part of the historic County of Durham, leaving to go to university. Following a career in broadcasting in North East England, London and New York, she has since worked in the cultural and heritage sectors in the United States and back in her native North East England. Transcripts will be provided for all audio tours.…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 7 View Of Hild Bede From Entrance To The Racecourse 5:08

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It could be said that Durham City exists because of crime. Pillaging by raiding Vikings led to the city’s formation as we know it today. Take a walk around Durham and hear how crimes gone by have been recorded through the written word. Discover how the city and its hinterland have provided a backdrop and been incorporated into crime fiction and writing. The walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather, ensuring sturdy footwear. The walk includes hills and the city’s woodland and riverbanks, the group will meet outside the Gala Theatre before making their way to Durham Market Place where the walk will finish. You can download a free self-guided downloadable audio version of the walk from 9 October. Created by Ruth Robson and including material researched as part of Writing Durham, a partnership between Durham Book Festival and Durham University. Ruth Robson grew up in Sunderland, part of the historic County of Durham, leaving to go to university. Following a career in broadcasting in North East England, London and New York, she has since worked in the cultural and heritage sectors in the United States and back in her native North East England. Transcripts will be provided for all audio tours.…

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Murder, Mystery And Mayhem - Track 6 Durham Prison 5:59

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