Rough Music Rhyme Time

Schedule

Mon Aug 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC+01:00
Location

Shoe Lane Library | London, EN

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Come and join us at Shoe Lane Library for a special rhyme session with Peter Baxter. In support of the summer reading challenge.
About this Event

Come and join us at Shoe Lane Library for Rough Music Rhyme Time.

A participatory session connecting the radical tradition of Rough Music — street protest through noise, rhythm and improvised sound — with the familiar world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by E.P. Thompson's essay Rough Music Reconsidered, the work of Jack Zipes on nursery rhyme standards, and the Bonfire Society parades at the annual Bonfire Night in Lewes.

Families are welcomed in as the session builds. Spontaneous interjection and improvisation are actively encouraged. No instruments needed.
Every participating child takes home a Rough Music Rhythm Reading Stick.

This is a free event, suitable for children of all ages. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

If you have a disability you wish us to consider when attending our events, please inform the staff in advance.

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Shoe Lane Library, 1 Little New Street, London, United Kingdom

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