Bookmarkquinn

Poems of grit, fun and nonsense. #bookmarkquinn

Beamish

I visited Beamish Open Air Museum today, it’s up in the Northeast of England.

Beamish

You can buy a year pass and it’s like going back in time.

Bus from the early days

It covers a large amount of land and you can walk around or catch a bus or tram.

Shop

If you ever get the chance to visit, it’s like going back in time. All the staff wear period costumes and work in the shops.

Victorian farm house
1950s living room

All the buildings are real, they have a new 1950s style town along with a victorian town and a farm with animals.

1800s Manor house

They also have a mining village with a school and church. You can talk to the staff and they explain how everyone and everything worked back then.

It is a very interesting place, so it is only right I write an haiku.

HAIKU

Let’s go back in time.

Beamish you are history.

You bring back the past.

Mark Quinn

Mark Quinn, widely recognized by his pen name Bookmarkquinn, is a poet, author, and spoken word artist based in Manchester, UK. With a style that marries vulnerability, grit, and humour, he describes his writing as “words; some from my heart and some from my arse.” That striking blend of the raw and the tender defines his work—and has earned him a loyal following both online and on stage. Writing under the moniker The Mancunian Poet, Quinn has published several poetry collections that reflect his deep commitment to emotional honesty and human connection. His books Life As We Know It and I’m Happy and I Know It are powerful, accessible works that explore themes of mental health, personal growth, and the emotional turbulence of modern life—always with a uniquely Mancunian voice. In addition to poetry, Quinn is also the author of Someday We’ll Understand: The True Story of the Missing Fishing Trawler The Doris Burton, a heartfelt nonfiction exploration that blends local history with poignant storytelling. The book serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring impact of untold stories. His uplifting title Promoting Positivity continues his mission to share messages of encouragement and resilience in everyday life, while his children’s collection, Edwin the Bear Story Collection, showcases his talent for storytelling across ages—offering whimsical, thoughtful tales that spark imagination and kindness in young readers. Beyond the written word, Bookmarkquinn is an engaging live performer, regularly sharing his work on stages throughout Manchester and beyond, including appearances on Mancunia TV. He also brings poetry directly to his audience via Instagram, TikTok, and Tumblr, creating a space where art, authenticity, and mental health awareness meet. Through every piece he writes and every poem he speaks, Bookmarkquinn invites us to feel a little deeper, think a little more, and find beauty in both the light and the shadows. Learn more and find his latest work at markquinn.uk, and follow him on social media @bookmarkquinn.

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