Tue 04 Aug
|Shibden Hall
Poetry at Shibden Hall: Anne & Mariana
Tuesday 4 August, 11am to 3pm Join poet Christine Sanders for a fantastic day doing what Anne Lister did best – write! In a relaxed, positive and encouraging atmosphere, you will be guided to write poetry/prose in the form of a dramatic monologue.
Time & Location
04 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 15:00
Shibden Hall, Lister's Rd, Halifax HX3 6XG, UK
About the event
Join poet Christine Sanders for a fantastic day doing what Anne Lister did best – write! In a relaxed, positive and encouraging atmosphere, you will be guided to write poetry/prose in the form of a dramatic monologue. Let’s focus on the relationship of Anne Lister and Mariana Belcombe.
This workshop is perfect whether you are just putting pen to paper or a published writer. Be like Anne - walk her floorboards, be where Anne and Mariana were, these walls saw it all.
Bring lunch, a laptop (if you wish), everything else is provided – including biscuits.
Places are limited so booking is essential via Poetry at Shibden: Anne & Mariana at Shibden Hall event tickets from TicketSource
Standard workshop tickets are £40, concession tickets (students & over 65s) are £30.
Please note this workshop will be held upstairs on the first floor at Shibden Hall. Please email Museums@calderdale.gov.uk to discuss access requirements.