Scottish

Thomas Campbell: Hohenlinden and The Battle of the Baltic

Thomas Campbell: Hohenlinden and The Battle of the Baltic

Charles Sorley

Sergeant David Stenhouse

A Scottish soldier, Sergeant David Stenhouse, has written a book of war poems from the front line in Afghanistan. In it he has laid bare the horror of life in Helmand in a series of heart-felt verses. Stenhouse wrote about carnage caused by deadly roadside explosives, suicide bombers and the constant threat of attack soldiers face.

British Poet Laureate Writes Questions

Big Ask

Carol Ann Duffy
(In memory of Adrian Mitchell)

What was it Sisyphus pushed up the hill?
I wouldn't call it a rock.
Will you solemnly swear on the Bible?
I couldn't swear on a book.
With which piece did you capture the castle?
I shouldn't hazard a rook.