Beyond the Orange Glow? Poetry and the Power of Place
Date & Time
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
17:30 - 19:00
Venue
Amersi Lecture Room, Brasenose College
Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ
Price
Free
Tickets
Get ticketsWhy you should come
AI-powered• Hear Paul Christopher Walton analyze the intersection of topography and commercial branding
• Experience a curated selection of six poems exploring the power of place and identity
• Learn about the Côte d’Azur through the lens of Walton’s latest poetry anthology
About this event
This event features Paul Christopher Walton in a presentation titled "Beyond the Orange Glow? Poetry and the Power of Place." Described as a highly personal mash-up of topography, history, and brands, the session will include the reading of at least six poems. The talk explores the intersection of physical locations and cultural identity through the unique lens of a 'Brand Historian.' Paul Christopher Walton, a Brasenose alumnus who read Modern History, brings a diverse background to the discus...
Event Highlights
- •A unique 'mash-up' of topography, history, and commercial branding
- •Live reading and exploration of at least six poems
- •Insights from the creator of the Côte d’Azur poetry anthology
- •Post-event drinks reception in the Amersi Lecture Room
Speaker
Paul Christopher Walton
The Brand Historian and Author
A Brasenose College alumnus who read Modern History, Paul is the author of 'Bluff Your Way in Marketing' and played a key role in the launch of Quorn. In retirement, he guest lectures for the English Faculty and creates poetry anthologies, including a recently published work on the Côte d’Azur.
Programme
Beyond the Orange Glow? Poetry and the Power of Place
Main presentation followed by a drinks reception.
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What to bring / Requirements
- •Registration required
- •Open to all Brasenose College members
Organized by: Brasenose College
Contact: 01865 277830