Behind the Scenes: the hidden life of Henry Reed

Location
Cadbury Research Library - Chamberlain Seminar Room
Dates
Thursday 13 February 2014 (13:10-14:00)
Contact

Email: special-collections@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 5839

Henry Reed

Henry Reed (1914-1986) was a poet, critic, playwright, radio dramatist, translator and journalist. In this talk Mark Eccleston, Archivist at the Cadbury Research Library: Special Collections, will explore Reed’s fascinating life-story both as a public figure and as a private man through the original manuscripts contained in his archive held at the Cadbury Research Library. These including his unpublished literary works and his personal correspondence to his one-time partner, Michael Ramsbotham.

This is a free event, but please book using the contact details above.