# Simon Armitage
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Simon Robert Armitage, (born 26 May 1963) is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four-year part-time appointment from 2015–2019.
== Early life and education ==
Armitage was born in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, and grew up in the village of Marsden, where his family still live.
The Journeywoman's Gambit: Unraveling the Threads of Belonging
The Daily Poem (19 Sep 2026)
Today's poem is about Belonging in the style of Simon Armitage.
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Richard Walters - 'crying in the supermarket is underrated'
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SIMON ARMITAGE - Reddish Light Arches
Recorded live at Futures and Pasts, this special episode of Oh! Brother sees Paul and Steve joined on stage by the Poet Laureate himself, Simon Armitage. Simon looks back on discovering The Fall as a teenager, his early gigs, and what it is about Mark E. Smith's lyrics that has captivated so many …
Contains Strong Language Festival in Salford
In front of an audience at the Contains Strong Language Festival in Salford Tom Sutcliffe is joined by three guests to celebrate poetry ancient and new and to explore the latest innovations in hearing the spoken word.
The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage discusses his new verse translation of the anci…
Birding at RSPB Arne with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
In this episode, host Sean Bean is joined by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage at RSPB Arne, where they explore the reserve and discover how Dartford Warblers have bounced back, from just two pairs at Arne in 1965 to 97 pairs last year. Simon talks about how birds have found their way into his poetry, …
Letters from Quotidia Fractal 3
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Welcome to Letters from Quotidia Fractal 3. I used to moan periodically about writer’s block and personified this affliction as a hulking, sadistic wrestler only too ready to crush me anytime I dared to enter the ring of composition. Then…
Mother, Any Distance(AQA GCSE)
Simon Armitage's 'Mother, Any Distance' perfectly captures the bittersweet tension of growing up. It's a poem that transforms a simple, everyday task—measuring a house—into a profound meditation on parental love, independence, and the terrifying thrill of stepping into the unknown.
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The Manhunt (Simon Armitage)(OCR GCSE)
Simon Armitage's 'The Manhunt' offers a powerful and intimate exploration of the devastating impact of war on both the soldier and their loved ones. This guide will equip you to analyse the poem's delicate structure and visceral imagery, securing top marks in your OCR GCSE English Literature exam.…
The Manhunt(Eduqas GCSE)
Simon Armitage's 'The Manhunt' offers a profound exploration of the physical and psychological aftermath of war. It is a highly rewarding text for GCSE students as its rich, metaphorical language and deliberate structure provide excellent opportunities for top-band analysis of writer's methods.
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The Wanderer’s Unfinished Grin: A Dance with Sunlight and Shadows
The Daily Poem (17 Oct 2026)
Today's poem is about Confidence in the style of Simon Armitage.
Poems generated from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts.
This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios
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