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The Poet's Corner

2 May 2026

Situated along one of the unbeaten paths of the Hope estate.

Situated along one of the unbeaten paths of the Hope estate, the Poet's Corner is easy to walk past and hard to leave.

A carved stone marks the clearing, with mosaic benches set under full canopy. On a hot Kingston afternoon the temperature difference under those trees is immediate — a reminder of what shade actually does for a city.

We use the space for readings and school poetry sessions through the year.

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