Cecilia Knapp is the first poet-in-residence for City Bridge Foundation, set to write about London's major Thames bridges and their significance in Londoners' lives.
Knapp views bridges as a poetic concept symbolizing connection, which aligns with poetry's ability to connect; she will focus on Tower, London, Southwark, Millennium, and Blackfriars bridges.
Chosen over 170 applicants, Knapp's appointment is seen as creatively fulfilling as she pioneers the role's design, aiming to bridge London and connect communities through her poetry.
City Bridge Foundation Chairman, Giles Shilson, highlights Knapp's strong vision for the role, emphasizing her poetry's reflection of the foundation's work in connecting London and its communities.
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