Few people are aware that Alexandra Palace was used as a prison of war camp during the First World War. Although the 3,000 men who were interned there were of German nationality, many of them had lived and worked in England for many years and had English wives and children.
Further research from Maggie Butt uncovered letters from these men, as well as photographs of life in the camp and a number of fine paintings by the artist, George Kenner, who was one of the prisoners. Maggie has brought this material together and with a series of her poems based on the Ally Pally Prison Camp, has produced a fascinating and moving record of a piece of little-known history.

The Big Green bookshop will be welcoming Maggie for her first event to celebrate the launch of the new book, published by Overlook Press at £10

This is a FREE event and refreshments will be available