Poetry of War: the Prisoner of War Experience, As Told by Those Who Lived it

This lively and informative event will consist of a talk about the day to day experiences of Prisoners of War.

In particular this event will focus on the Manx soldiers, including those who formed 'The Tynwald Club' and kept the spirit of the Isle of Man alive, while kept behind the wire.Historian Dr Stacey Astill will lead the talk, interspersed with readings of poems written by Allied prisoners held in Germany during WW2, performed by members of Manx National Heritage's theatre group 'Labyrinth'.