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'My kingdom for a train' ... poems for 18 rail stations along the Shakespeare Line

Rail passengers in the West Midlands can enjoy a little extra inspiration and entertainment when travelling on the Shakespeare Line – from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon - with the release of 18 specially written poems.

The poems by 18 West Midlands writers were commissioned for each of the 18 stations along the line. Passengers can download the poems using the Overhear app on th...

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