Consists of printouts of the contributing poets work with annotations and crossing out regarding which poems to use. There are partial page proofs, including the introduction which is annotated, this is also in printout. There are also page and line calculations.

Consists of photocopies of poems published in The Guardian, some are loose and some are sectioned in to "in" and "out" categories using folded paper. There is a page from the newspaper from August 1990 which includes a poem. There is also a letter from the BBC South West [British Broadcasting Corporation], referring to the sectioned poems.

Consists of typescript, photocopied typescript and printed material, a letter from David McDuff to Neil Astley, regarding the submitted essays. The typescript poems are edited with notes and white correction fluid.

Consists of various, photocopies, printed work, newspaper clippings and some proofs of different sections of the publication. These have annotations regarding setting and changes.

Consists of typescript of poetry, and the preface. There are photocopies of poetry, which have been annotated. Mock-ups of the cover and preliminaries have been drawn by hand. There is also a letter from Tony Curtis to Gordon Brown regarding his contribution to the anthology, and requesting a change to his biographical information.

Consists of printouts and photocopies of poems for the publication, there are notes from Judi Benson to Neil Astley regarding the poem that instructed the artist creating the book cover. There is also a letter from Judi Benson to Neil Astley regarding the book cover and also her food poetry publication.

Consists of typescript and photocopies sectioned in to authors that are within the anthology. There are annotations, particularly within the introduction. There is also a letter from William Scammell to Neil Astley regarding the publication.

Consists of a partial proof, photocopied work, and correspondence regarding the publication.

Consists of editorial correspondence regarding the publication, typescripts and some photocopied works.

Consists of various parts of the proof, including contents, notes about the poems chosen, biographical notes, notes from Tyne Tees Television Limited and a picture of Linda France.