To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, the Writers in Prison Committee will be holding our annual service at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street.
When: Sunday, 15. November 2009 6.30pm
To: Sunday, 15. November 2009
Where: London EC4, St Bride’s Church, Bride Lane, Fleet Street
Host: English Pen
More info: www.englishpen.org/events/penevents/stbridesservice2009/
The service, led by Canon David Meara, aims to raise awareness of the plight of persecuted and imprisoned writers around the world.
Admission to this event is free. All welcome. Refreshments will be available after the service.
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