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Norman Nicholson Society

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The Society was formed in 2006 to promote, study and discuss the work of the English poet and writer Norman Nicholson who lived in the Cumbrian coastal town of Millom his whole life, 1914 - 1987. Plenty more information at www.normannicholson.org

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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The photo shows part of a beautiful exhibition at St. George's Church, Millom, to mark the 70th Anniversary of the marriage of the poet Norman Nicholson to schoolteacher Yvonne Gardner on July 5th 1956. Yvonne was a talented, creative and supportive partner to Norman, enabling so much of his work!
The image shows part of an exhibition case displaying a photo of the wedding of Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson and schoolteacher Yvonne Gardner on 5th July 1956. The wedding certificate is also displayed and a small bouquet, replicating the bouquet in the original photo.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The Norman Nicholson Society AGM will take place online on Sat. April 18th, 2026, 11.00-12noon. Members only, but non-members may attend our Annual Lecture: 'Reading Between the Lines: Archival Encounters with Norman Nicholson' (12noon - 1.00pm). See our website for details: www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Our AGM will take place online from 11.00am to 12.00 noon on Saturday April 18th, 2026. Members only, but non-members are warmly invited to register for our Annual Lecture: 'Reading Between the Lines: Archival Encounters with Norman Nicholson' at noon. Full details here: www.normannicholson.org
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Information about the Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson who lived in Millom from 1914 to 1987 and information about the Norman Nicholson Society
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The last Zoom event in our Winter Season will take place online on Thursday 5th March, 2026 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. The topic is 'Digital Norman'. We will look at how much information about Norman Nicholson is available online and what that tells us about his current reputation. It will be fun!
Image of Norman Nicholson (1914-1987) and illustrations inspired by his poetry created by schoolchildren and displayed at Millom Railway Station. Norman is shown smiling gently. He wears a tie and v-neck pullover. His wavy hair radiates out from his face, merging with his distinctive bushy side-whiskers. The image of Norman is a pencil drawing. The other images are in colour, predominantly blues, pinks, reds, greens, browns and blues, reflecting the local environment.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
All are welcome to register for the FREE online Norman Nicholson Birthday Celebration on January 8th 2026 from 7.30-9.00pm - but the deadline for registering is Wednesday 7th January at 5.00pm. Drop an email to normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com if you'd like to attend. See: www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
All are welcome to register for the FREE online Norman Nicholson Birthday Celebration on January 8th 2026 from 7.30-9.00pm - but the deadline for registering is Wednesday 7th January at 5.00pm. Drop an email to normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com if you'd like to attend. See: www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#poetry #event #cumbria January 8th will mark the 112th anniversary of Norman Nicholson's birth in 1914. Do join us for an online Zoom Celebration (7.30-9.00pm) with poems by Nicholson and contemporary Cumbrian poets. Contact normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com to register. www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#poetry #event #cumbria January 8th will mark the 112th anniversary of Norman Nicholson's birth in 1914. Do join us for an online Zoom Celebration (7.30-9.00pm) with poems by Nicholson and contemporary Cumbrian poets. Contact normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com to register. www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Antoinette Fawcett, Editor of Comet, the Norman Nicholson Society's magazine, will be teaching a course on Poetry and Translation at the wonderful Higham Hall from December 7th to December 9th: highamhall.com/course/poetr...
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POETRY AND TRANSLATION: DOORWAYS AND GATEWAYS; SPRINGBOARDS AND SOURCES - Higham Hall
The translation of poems is probably as old as poetry itself, while poetry is regarded as the primal source of all literature. Translated poems are doorways into infinitely various habitations, […]
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Antoinette Fawcett, Editor of Comet, the Norman Nicholson Society's magazine, will be teaching a course on Poetry and Translation at the wonderful Higham Hall from December 7th to December 9th: highamhall.com/course/poetr...
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POETRY AND TRANSLATION: DOORWAYS AND GATEWAYS; SPRINGBOARDS AND SOURCES - Higham Hall
The translation of poems is probably as old as poetry itself, while poetry is regarded as the primal source of all literature. Translated poems are doorways into infinitely various habitations, […]
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
There's an exciting exhibition at Wordsworth Grasmere, inspired by the Wordsworths trips to South Cumbria, and it also references the work of Norman Nicholson. 'Sparkling Waters of Morecambe Bay' by Kate Tame is a beautiful example of this. See our website for full details: www.normannicholson.org
Sparkling Water on Morecambe Bay - an embroidered image in a silver screen by Kate Tame.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
There's an exciting exhibition at Wordsworth Grasmere, inspired by the Wordsworths trips to South Cumbria, and it also references the work of Norman Nicholson. 'Sparkling Waters of Morecambe Bay' by Kate Tame is a beautiful example of this. See our website for full details: www.normannicholson.org
Sparkling Water on Morecambe Bay - an embroidered image in a silver screen by Kate Tame.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
@bsky.app Poet and Nicholson Society member Mary Robinson will be reading her poems with fellow poet Malcolm Carson on Thursday 23 October at 7pm at Cakes and Ale Cafe, Bookends Bookshop, 17-19 Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8SY. Tickets £5 (including wine) from www.bookscumbria.com/product/cumb...
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Poetry Reading: Mary Robinson & Malcolm Carson | Books Cumbria
Thursday 23rd October, 7pm Cakes & Ale Cafe, Carlisle   Join Bookends for an evening of poetry as Mary Robinson and Malcolm Carson read from their latest collections. Mary Robinson lived in Cumbria fo...
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Happy National Poetry Day! www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
A thoroughly informative and entertaining day yesterday at our Nicholson Symposium at Cumbria Uni's Ambleside campus. Big thanks to speakers and attendees and special congrats on avoiding the temptation of the other show in town, Ambleside Beer & Music Festival - at least until our event concluded!
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Booking is now open for our Symposium in Ambleside on Saturday September 27th. Registration deadline is Friday September 12th and the event is open to everyone (more details on our website www.normannicholson.org)
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Information about the Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson who lived in Millom from 1914 to 1987 and information about the Norman Nicholson Society
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
The third Norman Nicholson symposium is on Sat Sept 27 at Uni of Cumbria’s Ambleside Campus. The topic this year is Place, Space and Time in Nicholson's Oeuvre. The day will include a light lunch. Registration opens on August 16th. Full details are on our website www.normannicholson.org
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Information about the Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson who lived in Millom from 1914 to 1987 and information about the Norman Nicholson Society
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Looking forward to welcoming guests at our summer event in Millom tomorrow! Poets, Artists and Inspiration is the theme, starting by Christine Boyce's wonderful memorial window in St George's Chuch at 11am.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Abi Palmer’s place on the NNS committee was ratified at our recent AGM. Dr Laura Day, Janice Brockbank and Simone Faulkner have resigned from the committee due to the pressure of other commitments. Welcome Abi, and many thanks to Laura, Janice and Simone.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
​We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Powell has been elected as our new Chair. Jonathan is a barrister at Gray’s Inn and divides his time between London and The Hill, just outside Millom. He has been a member of the NNS since 2018 and joined the NNS committee last year.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Coming up soon: 2-day course exploring the work of Norman Nicholson at Higham Hall, near Cockermouth, led by our committee member Antoinette Fawcett. From Wed March 26 at 6.30pm to Fri March 28 at 1.30pm. Costs are Residential: £310, Non-residential: £225. More info 01768 776276 or highamhall.com
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Higham Hall | Study Breaks In The Lakes
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Join us on Zoom on Wed Feb 5, 7.30pm, when Jessica Smith, archivist at John Rylands Library, Manchester, will talk about the papers of Norman Nicholson, and the work of the archive in general. To register, email normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com by 5pm on Mon Feb 3rd. All welcome, no charge.
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
We'll mark Nicholson's 111th birthday with an evening of poetry readings via Zoom this Wednesday, Jan 8th 2025, 7.30pm. To join us, register by 5pm Mon Jan 6th by email to normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com. All welcome, no charge. Info at www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
We're going to celebrate Norman Nicholson's 111th birthday with a series of prose and poetry readings via Zoom on Wednesday January 8th at 7.30pm. Full details are on our website www.normannicholson.org
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Norman Nicholson Society @nnicholsonpoet.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Welcome to our new home! We're delighted to be here. It's a busy time - we enjoyed an online discussion of Nicholson's earliest poetry 2 days ago; we're looking forward to our annual Christmas lunch next Saturday; and we're at the Christmas Tree festival at St George's Church in Millom.
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