This resume of Isaac Rosenberg's life and work, seen through his letters and poetry, proved an engaging hour on a Sunday afternoon.

It was full enough to get a flavour of this unusual individual but the end came all too quickly, leaving questions to ponder on the way home.

Born in Bristol, Rosenberg grew up in London and developed a love of art and poetry, attending the Slade School of Art.

He made strong friends and corresponded most carefully and with great honesty, his voice being given life and depth by actor Sam Dastor.

The war was an abhorrance to him and he showed no inclination to join up until 1915.

Then he disappeared from the view of family and friends before reappearing in the ranks. The separation allowance to be paid to his mother may have been part of his motivation.

He continued to write poetry in the most trying cirumstances, carefully written and thoughtful verse which has gained him the reputation of one of most proficient of the war poets.

We had a selection here, including Marching, Break of Day in the Trenches and Louse Hunting, but the clock was ticking on this talented man.

He was killed on a wiring party in March 1918, an end which brought a break in the voice of Jean Liddiard, who had expertedly led us through his life.

David Edwards