The celebration on October 5 has been held since 1994 to inspire people to enjoy and share poems.
1. Well versed
Creative scenes as we celebrate National Poetry Day. | se
2. A stanza or two in 1992
Poetry reading for apprentices at Sunderland Public Works Department in 1992. | se
3. Tops in 2003
Laura Bulmer, 13, from Farringdon Community School was winner in a poetry competition 20 years ago.
Here she is with runners-up Jade Wood, left, and Sarah Palin. | se
4. Creative in Carley Hill
Pupils from Carley Hill Primary School celebrated National Poetry Day in 2003 with giant banners and the help from Sunderland Education Action Zone. | se