Lost & Found: A European Literary Map of London

For centuries, writers have come to London from across Europe and beyond – as honoured guests and anonymous aliens; tourists and refugees; students and wanderers. 

Their encounters with the city leave a mark: on the writer, on their work and, sometimes, on London itself. Lost and Found: A European Literary Map of London uncovers these literary traces, revealing a London and a Europe of the imagination.  

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This film was was created by students from City University, studying MA Journalism. (Music: Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 1, Kevin Macleod, Free Music Archive, Creative Commons Attribution Licence.)

 

This exhibition and the wider European Literary map of London project illustrate beautifully the longstanding and enduring cultural connections between the UK and the European continent, and the important role of the written word in building cross-cultural bridges and expanding our collective understanding.

His Excellency Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the United Kingdom

“Diversity is our city’s greatest strength, and this engaging exhibition celebrates London’s rich blend of people and cultures and the fascination of European writers through history with the capital. It also highlights the power of art and creativity and their significant role in our history.

London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, Justine Simons OBE 

European Writers' Festival 2024

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Partners and supporters

External 

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• EUNIC London  
• European Literature Network
• The Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom 
• Jean Monnet Actions under the EU's Erasmus+ Programme 

 

Internal

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• UCL Innovation & Enterprise  
• UCL London Office 
• UCL Grand Challenges 
• UCL Global