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 photocopies of typescript and proofs. These are sometimes interspersed and there are notes where a new poem has been added or changes made.

Consists of typescript of contents and introduction, photocopied typescript of poems and photocopies of printed work.

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.

Consists of reviews, permissions letters, edited proofs, biographies of contributors and some correspondence.

Consists of working papers relating to the publication including typesetting mock-ups, abridged sections of material, full versions of material, information on Tony Harrison, printed essays and lists of essays.

Consists of proofs, and printed sections of the publication which are annotated and edited.