
When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1
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The talk When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 occurs at Esher Library on 5 November 2026. It offers an afternoon of remembrance and reflection on First World War poetry. The event starts at 14:30 and costs £4.00.
Experience the power of First World War poetry in a moving afternoon of remembrance and reflection.
Join us at Esher Library on Thursday 5th November at 2.30pm to enjoy an afternoon of poetry from the First World War with actresses Rachel Fielding and Madeline Smith for Remembrance Week.
Rachel Fielding is an established film, television and theatre actress and her credits include 'Maigret' 'Take Me Home' 'Heartbeat' 'This Life' and appeared in the Oscar winning short film, 'The Silent Child'. Rachel has just completed a successful theatre run in 'Calendar Girls' at the Mill in Sonning.
Madeline Smith is an established and celebrated film, television and stage actress, Her credits include 'The Amazing Mr Blunden', 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans', 'Theatre of Blood ' and 'Clochemerle'.
Key information about booking:
The event starts at 2.30pm
Please purchase a ticket for each person attending; each ticket is £4.
Light refreshments provided.
Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
This event is in support of the National Year of Reading.
If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
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When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 14:30.
When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 is held at Esher Library in Guildford (Old Church Path, Esher, KT10 9NS).
Tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 are priced at £4. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 is Overcast · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Esher Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The talk When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 occurs at Esher Library on 5 November 2026. It offers an afternoon of remembrance and reflection on First World War poetry. The event starts at 14:30 and costs £4.00.
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Experience the power of First World War poetry in a moving afternoon of remembrance and reflection.
Join us at Esher Library on Thursday 5th November at 2.30pm to enjoy an afternoon of poetry from the First World War with actresses Rachel Fielding and Madeline Smith for Remembrance Week.
Rachel Fielding is an established film, television and theatre actress and her credits include 'Maigret' 'Take Me Home' 'Heartbeat' 'This Life' and appeared in the Oscar winning short film, 'The Silent Child'. Rachel has just completed a successful theatre run in 'Calendar Girls' at the Mill in Sonning.
Madeline Smith is an established and celebrated film, television and stage actress, Her credits include 'The Amazing Mr Blunden', 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans', 'Theatre of Blood ' and 'Clochemerle'.
Key information about booking:
The event starts at 2.30pm
Please purchase a ticket for each person attending; each ticket is £4.
Light refreshments provided.
Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
This event is in support of the National Year of Reading.
If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
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Old Church Path, Esher, KT10 9NS
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1?
When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 14:30.
Where is When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 taking place?
When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 is held at Esher Library in Guildford (Old Church Path, Esher, KT10 9NS).
How much are tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1?
Tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 are priced at £4. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1?
The forecast for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 is Overcast · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Esher Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1?
Tickets for When the guns fell silent: Poems of WW1 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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