World Poetry Champion Harry Baker to launch Wonderful new tour at The Ferret in Preston

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World Poetry Champion Harry Baker will launch his new tour at Preston’s The Ferret this month. The performance poet has chosen Preston to launch his 2024 tour after the city’s […]

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