Simon Armitage, the Poet Laureate, was honored with the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony held at the Barbican Centre's Conservatory. Known for his promotion of poetry, especially to younger audiences, Armitage articulated the significance of the award as an invitation to explore London further. He has lived in West Yorkshire his entire life but feels a strong connection to London through his work. Besides being Poet Laureate since 2019, he is a professor and has authored numerous poetry collections that are included in the national curriculum.
Simon Armitage expressed that being named the Poet Laureate is both a wonderful honour and an exciting invitation to engage deeper with London's historic and futuristic essence.
Armitage highlighted the role of poetry in bridging connections, stating that through his literary work, London has become a second home to him beyond West Yorkshire.
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