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University of Liverpool Acquires Complete Roger McGough Archive

3/21/2026

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Liverpool Acquires McGough Archive

The University of Liverpool has acquired the complete Roger McGough archive, the celebrated poet, on World Poetry Day, March 21, 2026.
The collection includes manuscripts, drafts, scripts, and personal materials from McGough's prolific career.
Notable items include McGough's contributions to the film Yellow Submarine and his poetry books.
McGough said he is honored to have his work preserved.
The archive will strengthen the university's collections and reveal McGough's impact on literature.

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Masaya Delivers Rare Offspring

Masaya, a 15-year-old Roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, gave birth to Lagertha after a foot mass removal surgery by zoo veterinarians in collaboration with the University of Liverpool.
The operation was a first for Roloway monkeys, underscoring the species' rarity.
Masaya's recovery was crucial, as an amputation could have hindered care for Lagertha.
Chester Zoo notes Roloway monkeys are rare, with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild.

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Liverpool Acquires McGough Archive

The University of Liverpool has acquired the complete Roger McGough archive, the celebrated poet, on World Poetry Day, March 21, 2026.
The collection includes manuscripts, drafts, scripts, and personal materials from McGough's prolific career.
Notable items include McGough's contributions to the film Yellow Submarine and his poetry books.
McGough said he is honored to have his work preserved.
The archive will strengthen the university's collections and reveal McGough's impact on literature.

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