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..
Cecilia will hold the position, believed to unique among bridge owners, for one year. As well as writing new poetry, she will also perform her work at events and contribute to poetry-themed community and educational activities.
‘O Southwark Bridge’ — Cecilia’s first poem for City Bridge Foundation
We’re thrilled to share our first poem from Cecilia Knapp, our new poet-in-residence.
Brighton-born Cecilia began her poetry journey 12 years ago after attending poetry workshops at legendary Camden arts venue The Roundhouse.
She has previously served as Young Person’s Laureate for London and resident poet at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and had her first collection of poems, Peach Pig, published two years ago.
It’s Knapp time! Meet our new poet…
Learn more about Cecilia, her background, her inspiration, and her ambitions for this role.
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.
First poet appointed to celebrate London’s bridges in verse
It’s really exciting and creatively fulfilling to be able to take on a completely new role and to work with the foundation to design what the job is and what it can do for London …