What we do
Connecting communities and building partnerships for a fairer London
Poet-in-residence
Cecilia Knapp is our first ever poet-in-residence, celebrating our five iconic bridges, our deep history, our role as a major funder, and the work of the many organisations we support
In June 2024, Cecilia Knapp was selected to be City Bridge Foundation’s first ever poet-in-residence.
Hackney-based Cecilia was selected from an impressive field of over 170 applicants, with the help of our partner The Poetry Society – the leading voice for UK poetry..
As well as writing new poetry, Cecilia also performs her work at events and contribute to poetry-themed community and educational activities.
Night lark, low tide
A poem about mudlarking along the River Thames, by Cecilia Knapp
Overheard on Blackfriars Bridge
A poem celebrating Blackfriars Bridge by Cecilia Knapp
All around us, silver
A poem to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Bridge by Cecilia Knapp
Pantoum for Community Gardens
A poem to celebrate London’s community gardens by Cecilia Knapp
O Southwark Bridge
A poem to celebrate Southwark Bridge by Cecilia Knapp
Cecilia’s work will be published on both our and The Poetry Society’s social media channels. We will also keep this page updated with links to new poems.
Cecilia’s also has her own website where you can enjoy more of her work.
All films by Alexander Nicolaou
It’s Knapp time! Meet our new poet…
Learn more about Cecilia, her background, her inspiration, and her ambitions for this role.
Our bridges
Our five bridges are symbols of London’s history and beacons for its future. Learn more about Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge