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New Writing North is a development agency for creative writing and creative reading based in the north east of England. We specialise in the development of talent and act as a dynamic broker between writers, agents and producers across the creative industries.

As a promoter of new writing we work to engage people with creative reading, with live literary experiences and with new plays, films and digital work.

Our commitment to raising the aspirations and developing the creativity of young people and communities is realised through the production of creative projects which seek to engage new audiences and to delight and surprise those who already participate.

New Writing North is a registered charity number 1062729 and a limited company incorporated in England and Wales under no: 3166037. We are proud to be a Regularly Funded Organisation of Arts Council England.

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New Writing North is a development agency for creative writing and creative reading based in the north east of England. We specialise in the development of talent and act as a dynamic broker between writers, agents and producers across the creative industries.

As a promoter of new writing we work to engage people with creative reading, with live literary experiences and with new plays, films and digital work.

Our commitment to raising the aspirations and developing the creativity of young people and communities is realised through the production of creative projects which seek to engage new audiences and to delight and surprise those who already participate.

New Writing North is a registered charity number 1062729 and a limited company incorporated in England and Wales under no: 3166037. We are proud to be a Regularly Funded Organisation of Arts Council England.

    The Never Never Land of W H Auden - Track 1 - Rookhope, Junction of Front Street & Hylton Terrace

    The Never Never Land of W H Auden - Track 1 - Rookhope, Junction of Front Street & Hylton Terrace

    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.

    • 5 min
    The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 2 - The Rookhope Incline

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

    • 5 min
    The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 4 - View From Way Marker

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

    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.

    • 5 min
    The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 5 - Bolt's Law Currick (Cairn)

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

    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.

    • 6 min
    The Never Never Land Of W H Auden - Track 6 - View Of Cuthbert's Hill

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

    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.

    • 7 min

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16 Ratings

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