Amanda Garrie shares unpublished material relating to the plight of Portsmouth's impoverished and abandoned girls, and what became of them.

During the session, we will dive into unpublished materials uncovered by Amanda Garrie, when she was the PCC Library and Archive Service Poet in Residence (2019). She will share fascinating stories of girls who were helped, others who fell foul of the dangers a port city presents, and what happened to them.

This workshop is designed for writers of all abilities, but would also be relevant to those with an interest in local history and/or the age-old plight of women.

Please bring a pencil to write with as pens are not allowed in this area of the library. Large bags, food and drink (including water) must be left in a nearby locker -- so please ask for a key at the desk.

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Amanda is a retired lecturer of Creative Writing from the University of Portsmouth, and was previously an English, History and Media teacher in mainstream schools.

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