Launch of Colin Speakman’s Collected Poems in Shipley

Event to mark publication of ‘So Let It Be’ at The Triangle

A free event will be held in Shipley to celebrate the launch of Colin Speakman’s Collected Poems, titled So Let It Be. The event is scheduled for 15 July 2026 at The Triangle, located on Bradford Road, Shipley, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

About the collection and the author

Colin Speakman is a well-known campaigner for Yorkshire and its countryside, with a prolific writing career spanning over sixty books focused on the outdoors, walking, landscape, and history. Alongside his non-fiction work, he has written poetry throughout his life, with his first poems published more than sixty years ago.

So Let It Be brings together all of Speakman’s surviving poetry, including works from his youth, rare early pamphlets, recent poetry, and his most up-to-date compositions. This collection offers a comprehensive overview of his poetic output over several decades.

Recognition and event details

• Colin Speakman was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) by the University of Bradford in 1997, recognising his literary and campaigning contributions to the Yorkshire region.
• The launch event is free to attend, and tickets are available without charge.
• Venue: The Triangle, 47 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3DS.
• Date and Time: 15 July 2026, 19:00 to 20:30.

Additional information

The event will feature literature, performance, spoken word, and a talk, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage with Speakman’s work and his contributions to Yorkshire’s cultural heritage.

For those interested in local cultural events, other exhibitions and performances are taking place in the Bradford district throughout 2024 to 2027, including art exhibitions at Salts Mill and the Bradford Industrial Museum, as well as music performances.

Directions to The Triangle and ticket booking information can be found through local event listings and community websites.