William McGonagall poems' first airing in over a century
Unpublished poems by William McGonagall are to be recited in public for the first time in more than 100 years.
Norman Watson with his new biography of McGonagall.
- By Marjory Inglis
- Published in the Courier : 10.03.11
- Published online : 10.03.11 @ 07.01am
The poems were unearthed last year by local historian and Courier journalist Norman Watson for his new biography Poet McGonagall and will be given their public airing on March 19 when Dundee University hosts the Ig Nobel Show, a celebration of achievements and research which make you laugh, but also make you think.
McGonagall's recently discovered works will undoubtedly be of great interest and enjoyment to many.
The Ig Nobel prizes honour unusual and fascinating achievements, most of them coming straight from science, technology and the arts.
During the show Ig Nobel prize winners will explain — how your underwear could save you from certain death, why some artists confused left and right body parts and what it might mean when a bird flies in to your window.
University public outreach co-ordinator Dr Jon Urch said, "The Ig Nobel awards are a worldwide phenomenon, spreading the message that research can be funny, enlightening and but most importantly open to everyone."
The show takes place in the Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, at 6pm on Saturday, March 19.
The event is open to the public and tickets are £5 (£3 concessions). The show may not be suitable for primary-age children.
Tickets are available online, on the eighth floor of the university Tower Building, by contacting 01382 386669 or emailing revealingresearch@dundee.ac.uk.
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