William Blake - An introduction to his seaside home

William Blake, (1757-1827), poet, printer, engraver and artist was a key figure of the Romantic age. He challenged the rationalism and rigidity of the Enlightenment, emphasising emotion, imagination, and individualism - celebrating the power of the human spirit and the beauty of nature.

Between 1800 and 1803 William and his wife Catherine, (1762-1831), lived in a small mid 18th century agricultural labourers cottage in Felpham, Sussex. Now owned by the Blake Cottage Trust, (Charity number: 1160716), the property is currently undergoing repair, in preparation for its public opening in 2027, the 200th anniversary of Blake's death.

This tour, led by Nick Tyson from The Regency Town House in Brighton, provides the opportunity to see repairs underway and to learn a little of the couple's seaside home, in which Blake is reputed to have penned the words to the UK's unofficial national anthem 'Jerusalem'.

Note: The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city. To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25

Timings

Tuesday 16 September:

11.00, 11.30, 12,00, 12.30, 13.00, 14.00, 14.30 and 15.00

Location & directions

Blake's Cottage, Blakes Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7EE

Directions:

Free parking in nearby adjacent streets

Contact on day:

Nick Tyson

Telephone number:

+441273206306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

**NOT FOUND**

Booking conditions:

Accessibility details

Blake's Cottage is a Grade II* listed historic building of the mid 18th C. Currently, access is challenging due to steps and gradient. When repairs are concluded much of the site will be fully accessible.

Additional information

The Regency Town House coordinates many HOD's events across the city, see our full listings at https://rth.org.uk/hods25

Max number of people:

6

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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