Poems on the Underground was launched in 1986. The programme was the idea of American writer Judith Chernaik, who wanted to bring poetry to a wider audience. Poems are displayed on posters in 3,000 advertising spaces in train carriages across London, and are usually changed three times a year.
With Australian Federation celebrations in London space was set aside to feature Australian work.
Poems on the Underground was launched in 1986. The programme was the idea of American writer Judith Chernaik, who wanted to bring poetry to a wider audience. Poems are displayed on posters in 3,000 advertising spaces in train carriages across London, and are usually changed three times a year.
With Australian Federation celebrations in London space was set aside to feature Australian work.