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‘The loveliest spot that man hath ever found’ From ‘A Farewell’ by William Wordsworth (written about the Dove Cottage garden)

3 Reimagining Wordsworth On Tour 2019 5 Why Should We Read_? 7 An Afternoon with Dorothy Wordsworth 8 A Day with John Thelwall 9 Workshops 10 Guided Walks 11 Poetry 12 Introducing… 13 Family Fun Activities 15 Regular Gatherings 16 Essentials 17 Diary

wordsworth.org.uk 2 WELCOME

‘It is going to be an exciting year in the run up to Wordsworth’s 250th birthday’

Welcome to the Wordsworth Trust’s spring Closer to home, we invite you to join us for and summer events programme. This is the pleasure of hearing good literature a momentous year at Dove Cottage, as we read well. We will feature the works of six conserve and reinterpret the site as well major authors, with the speakers challenged as create a new café, learning space and with answering the question: ‘why should outdoor spaces as part of our Reimagining we read?’ their chosen writer (page 5). Wordsworth project, which is supported We shall walk in the company of Dorothy by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Wordsworth and John Thelwall (pages 7-8), and other funders. The museum will be and focus on poetry in the landscape with closed all year, but we hope to open other walks in Grasmere (page 10). Finally, we areas of the site as the redevelopment invite you to try your hand at calligraphy, progresses, with the grand opening planned book binding and knitting, in the company for April 2020 to celebrate Wordsworth’s of skilled crafters (page 9). 250th birthday. Please check our website for 2019 openings. It is going to be an exciting year in the run up to Wordsworth’s 250th birthday, and However, we still have a full and varied the opening of our new site. If you would events programme, and this year we are out like to be part of the Wordsworth 250 and about more than ever. As you will see celebrations, now is the time to get in touch, on pages 3 and 13, we will be visiting as we put together our programme of libraries throughout the county with our events for 2020. Reimagining Wordsworth roadshow and our popular family-friendly sessions, as well as leading guided walks with the Lake District National Park. Wordsworth had his home in Cumbria for 70 of his 80 years, and we hope to explore his local connections.

Jeff Cowton, Curator & Head of Learning 3 REIMAGINING WORDSWORTH ON TOUR 2019

This year we are taking Wordsworth on the Our free pop-up sessions will introduce road! From April to September we will be William Wordsworth, his sister Dorothy, out and about running pop-up sessions in and their life at Dove Cottage in Grasmere, Cumbria, sharing our love of Wordsworth, where they lived from 1799-1808. You will connecting with our neighbours, and get to know this remarkable family through exploring some exciting projects that we’d exploring reproductions of their letters, like your local knowledge and help with. notebooks and journals, as well as finding Our special theme will be Wordsworth and out how some of the world’s best loved Cumbria: for example, do you know of any writing came to be. We’ll also bring along connections between Wordsworth and your one or two original items from our collection own neighbourhood? In all, Wordsworth to give a sense of how we handle and use spent 70 of his 80 years living in Cumbria. museum artefacts to bring stories to life. You don’t have to be a poetry buff to enjoy these sessions!

We are always adding stops to our tour, so don’t forget to check our website – and if you’d like to host us in your area, get in touch!

‘And on that morning, through the grass And by the steaming rills We travell’d merrily, to pass A day among the hills.’

From ‘The Two April Mornings’ by William Wordsworth

WHY SHOULD WE READ__?

When we think of great works of literature, Our talks will introduce you to this diverse we sometimes picture serious tomes written set of influential writers through the very by serious writers: unapproachable, historic… best bits of their work. Ideal if you are new to and on occasion, deeply daunting! these authors – and a pleasure for everyone to hear the words aloud, read by people who In this series of talks we travel back to when know them very well indeed. Our speakers the Romantic authors were just starting will set aside their lecture notes, reading out. Some were already establishing a to you from original 200-year-old books, reputation, others were yet to make a name surrounded by beautiful early editions of all for themselves, but all were creating work the Romantic authors… and we’ve even given that would survive and thrive over the them the option of doing it in character! passing centuries… and none of them would have been able to imagine the impact that they still have today. Reading their works while the ink was still fresh, and hearing them for the first time, were experiences that couldn’t be matched – until now.

‘Dreams, books, are each a world; and books, we know, Are a substantial world, both pure and good: Round these, with tendrils strong as flesh and blood, Our pastime and our happiness will grow.’

From ‘Personal Talk’ by William Wordsworth DOROTHY PERCY BYSSHE WILLIAM WORDSWORTH SHELLEY WORDSWORTH

Sister of the poet, author of Poet, essayist, non-violent Ground-breaking poet, the Grasmere journals activist, vegetarian, sailor eco-warrior before the term – with Kathleen Winter – with Professor Sharon existed; key figure in British (English-Canadian short- Ruston (Lancaster Romanticism story writer and novelist) University) – with Professor Stephen Gill Saturday 18 May | 4.00pm Saturday 15 June | 4.00pm (Retired Professor of English Literature in the University Jerwood Centre | £5 Jerwood Centre | £5 of Oxford) (This is part of a talk/walk event: see details of the Saturday 20 July | 4.00pm walk at ‘An Afternoon with Jerwood Centre | £5 Dorothy Wordsworth’)

JOHN THELWALL LORD BYRON SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Orator, radical, poet, Nobleman, poet, politician, journalist, elocutionist supporter of Greek Poet, literary critic, – with Professor Judith independence philosopher, theologian Thompson (Dalhousie – with Professor Simon – with Dr Meiko O’Halloran University) Bainbridge (Lancaster (Newcastle University) University) Saturday 3 August | 4.00pm Saturday 28 September Jerwood Centre | £5 Saturday 7 September 4.00pm (This is part of a talk/walk 4.00pm | Jerwood Centre | £5 Jerwood Centre | £5 event: see details of the walk at ‘A Day with John Thelwall’) 7

AN AFTERNOON WITH DOROTHY WORDSWORTH Saturday 18 May Walk 1.00pm onwards, talk 4.00-5.00pm | Meet outside shop opposite Dove Cottage Ticket combining walk and talk £10; or walk £6 and talk £5 For details of the talk see: ‘Why Should We Read Dorothy Wordsworth?’

Dorothy Wordsworth is best known for two hours, with several short breaks, the journal that she wrote in Grasmere, and includes a stop at the Wishing Gate but many are unaware of the details of her and a stroll around the lake – and will finish life beyond it: her life as a remarkable with some well-deserved tea and cake. walker, her struggles with chronic illness, her commitment to her family and Following the walk, Kathleen Winter (novelist friends, and her devotion to her brother. and short-story writer) will read from Dorothy’s 1834 journal in the Jerwood Centre Two women take us into Dorothy’s world for Reading Room. Dorothy’s unpublished late a late spring afternoon. Walking in Dorothy’s journal covers 10 years of her life at Rydal footsteps around Grasmere with Senior Mount, during which time she struggled Hospice Nurse Lilian Simmonds, we will with ill-health, often unable to leave her bed. experience the routes that brought Dorothy Nevertheless, her journal gives a fascinating so much joy, strength and inspiration. insight into the later life of the Wordsworth Lilian will also share how getting to know family, as well as her own inner strength. Dorothy has changed her own life for the better. This gentle walk will take around

‘Grasmere looked so beautiful that my heart was almost melted away.’

Dorothy Wordsworth’s Grasmere Journal, 21st June 1800 8

A DAY WITH JOHN THELWALL Saturday 3 August Walk 10.00am onwards, talk 4.00-5.00pm | Kirkby Lonsdale Ticket combining walk and talk £10; or walk £6 and talk £5 For details of the talk see: ‘Why Should We Read John Thelwall?’

John Thelwall was a leading radical of the After a break for lunch and the journey day. He supported the French Revolution, back to Grasmere, we will join Judith in the campaigned for universal suffrage and Jerwood Centre Reading Room for a annual elections for Parliament, was tried book launch straight out of the 18th century for treason, spent part of his life in the as Judith takes on the character of Thelwall Lake District, and was a strong advocate for a reading from Poems, Chiefly on for elocution lessons. Now, Professor Judith the Scenery of Nature – and asks you to Thompson of Dalhousie University brings decide how much you think that his writing him back to life – just for one day! speaks to the world today.

We will begin the day by taking a walk in (Look out for a later announcement on our Thelwall’s footsteps, visiting key places website detailing the route and meeting in the Lake District while learning about his place for this walk.) life, work and politics – and why, in the 21st century, political awareness and participation is more important than ever. This easy to moderate walk will be about 3 miles, and will include a stop at the Devil’s Bridge and walk along the riverside.

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WORKSHOPS Why not nurture your creative spirit at one of our workshops? An opportunity to slow down, immerse yourself in a traditional craft, learn a new skill and create something beautiful. All of our workshops include the materials that you will need for the day, as well as light refreshments – with an option for a delicious lunch provided by a local café.

NOTEBOOK CALLIGRAPHY THIS GOLDEN BINDING FLEECE A CREATIVE JOURNEY OF Saturday 24 August Saturday 28 September KNITTING, PURPOSE AND PLACE 10.00am-4.00pm 10.00am-4.00pm Learning Space Learning Space Sunday 20 October £40, or £50 including lunch £40, or £50 including lunch 10.00am-1.00pm Learning Space | £20 Expert bookbinder Helen World-renowned Golding Miller will teach calligrapher Manny Ling In partnership with Sam you how to make your will introduce you to the Read Bookseller, Grasmere own beautiful notebooks basics of calligraphy, from Esther Rutter spent a year from start to finish, using how to use essential tools to writing and knitting her way traditional methods and some of the scripts that can round the British Isles to materials. If you are looking transform words into visual learn about the country’s for the perfect way to art. By the end of the day long-held fascination with all showcase your creative you will have the confidence things woolly. In this special endeavours, a special to begin your journey in this workshop she will take you notebook in which to keep dynamic medium – as well on a journey through her new your journal, or would like as a beautiful piece of art to book, This Golden Fleece, to make a unique gift, this hang on your wall! Visit our invite you to examine historic might be the workshop website for a taster of some knitted items from our for you! Visit our website to of Manny’s work. collection, and then guide you see some of Helen’s work. through beginning your own stranded colourwork patterns, inspired by the Dales knitters and the landscape of Cumbria. All knitting materials included. Please note that participants must be able to knit and purl.

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GUIDED WALKS Would you like to see the places that inspired some of Wordsworth’s best loved poetry?

The majestic landscapes and hidden corners of the Lake A HOST OF GOLDEN WORDSWORTH’S District were a source of DAFFODILS HAWKSHEAD inspiration for Wordsworth Friday 19 April, Monday Saturday 13 April, throughout his life. This year 22 April | 10.40am Wednesday 31 July, Friday 16 we are offering you the Ullswater Information August | 10.30am & 1.00pm opportunity to join guided walks exploring some of Centre, Glenridding | Free LDNP Car Park, Wordsworth’s favourite For details see ‘In the Hawkshead | Free places and bringing greater Footsteps of Wordsworth’ Discover Hawkshead and meaning to his writing. the surrounding countryside through Wordsworth’s Visit Ullswater, home to the IN THE FOOTSTEPS eyes with a walk from daffodils that inspired ‘I the centre of Hawkshead wandered lonely as a cloud’ OF WORDSWORTH up to Colthouse and back. in 1802; explore the Grasmere Saturday 1 June, This walk is graded that Wordsworth and his Saturday 13 July, Saturday easy and is 2.5 miles (4km), family moved to in 1799; and 3 August, Wednesday 21 which should take discover Hawkshead as it August | 9.40am | Ullswater approximately 1.5 hours. was when he attended school Information Centre, there from 1779-1787. Glenridding | Free WORDSWORTH’S These walks are organised Take the steamer boat GRASMERE and led by the Lake District across Ullswater from National Park in partnership Glenridding to the legendary Friday 9 August, Saturday with the Wordsworth Trust. Aira Force waterfall and 24 August | 10.30am They are free to join and walk back along the lake Stock Lane Car Park, suitable for the whole family shore. This walk is graded Grasmere | Free easy and is 3.7 miles – including well-behaved Experience Grasmere as (6km), which should take dogs. You will need weather- Wordsworth did, and approximately 4 hours. appropriate clothing and visit his grave in the footwear, plenty of water and churchyard, with a circular sunscreen – and don’t forget walk around the village. your camera! This walk is graded easy and is 3.7 miles (6km), which should take approximately 2 hours. 11 POETRY

PLACES OF POETRY POP-UP POETRY NICK MAKOHA: Monday 29 July – Sunday 4 Fridays, 26 July-30 POET IN RESIDENCE August | Free August | 2.30-4.30pm | Free READING As part of the nationwide Come rain or shine, this We are delighted to present Places of Poetry project, summer you’ll find us in the a very special poetry reading we are running a week of garden or upstairs in our from Nick Makoha, our free events exploring the new café ready to serve up a April 2019 Poet in Residence. literary and natural heritage slice of poetry. These relaxed His debut collection of the Lake District through and friendly gatherings are Kingdom of Gravity was poetry. Throughout the perfect for people of all shortlisted for the 2017 Felix week we’ll have plenty of ages – rediscover an old Dennis Prize for Best First activities bringing literature favourite poem, find a new Collection and nominated to life in our outdoor spaces, one… or have a go at writing by The Guardian as one as well as… one of your own! Take a look of the best books of 2017. at our website before you You can find out more about Guided Walks visit to find out where we will his work at nickmakoha.com 2.00pm each day | Meet be located for each session. Watch out for further outside shop opposite announcements Dove Cottage Short guided walks that will let you explore some SIMON ARMITAGE THE 2019 POETRY of the places that inspired POETRY READING BUSINESS the Wordsworths’ writing, Simon Armitage is an COMPETITION and hear William’s award-winning poet, WINNERS’ READING poetry in the very places playwright and novelist, The annual Poetry Business that inspired him. and was awarded the International Book & CBE for services to poetry Pamphlet Competition has Pop-up Poetry Special in 2010. His annual reading launched the careers of Friday 2 August in Grasmere is one of the many successful poets. The 2.30-4.30pm highlights of our calendar, four winners, chosen by Neil and always sells out. Reading A leading poet will be in Astley of Bloodaxe Books, from a selection of his residence at our regular Michael Schmidt of Carcanet own poetry, his streetwise pop-up poetry café, and Amy Wack from Seren, humour, his inventive use of so drop by to enjoy some will read a selection of their conversational speech and poetry and even write work in the beautiful setting an eye for the ordinary detail verses of your own over of the Jerwood Centre will make Simon’s reading a nice drink. Reading Room. an unforgettable experience. Watch out for further Watch out for further announcements announcements 12 INTRODUCING… Would you like to find out more about what we do here at the Wordsworth Trust? Our series of short, informal events will take place on site throughout the summer – and are free! Take a look at our website before you visit to see what we have on offer.

… THE GARDEN … WORDSWORTH’S … THE JERWOOD Dove Cottage garden, ‘the POETRY CENTRE loveliest spot that man hath William Wordsworth’s great The Jerwood Centre is our ever found’, was a tranquil, wish for his poetry was ‘to purpose-built archive semi-wild space for William console the afflicted, to and research centre. and Dorothy to relax in, read add sunshine to daylight by It holds over 68,000 items: and compose some of their making the happy happier, manuscripts and letters by most famous works. Over to teach the young and the the Wordsworths, thousands the last 10 years we have gracious of every age, to of rare books, hundreds been carefully restoring the see, to think and feel’. Why of paintings of the Lake main garden to a semi- not come along to a relaxed District, dozens of fascinating wild ‘slip of mountain’ and pop-up poetry reading to household items and even replanting the side garden experience some of his a working antique printing with vegetables and herbs greatest writing read aloud, press. Take a behind-the- we know the Wordsworths in the place where his poems scenes tour to see some of grew here. Come along to were created, and add a little these incredible artefacts and this short session to explore extra sunshine to your day? find out about the day-to-day the garden and learn about work that goes into caring its history. for such a varied collection. SPECIAL EVENTS Watch out for further announcements about…

Heritage Open Days is ‘What is Natural?’, is a England’s largest festival series of varied events over of history and culture. 21-23 June in which we From 13-22 September we examine an essential question are joining in by throwing at the heart of the matter. open our doors and The programme will be celebrating our heritage, delivered in partnership with community and history Principia College, Illinois, and the theme for 2019 is with local and international People Power. presenters and leaders. 13

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT CUMBRIA

Please visit our website for more details about the special themes, crafts and activities that we have planned for each session.

RUCKSACK OF RHYMES ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS (CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS) (CHILDREN AGED 4+ YEARS)

In these sessions we explore a short poem In these sessions we explore a short poem by William Wordsworth on a theme such or piece of writing by William or Dorothy as birds, rainbows or the weather. We sing Wordsworth on a different theme each songs and tell stories, then play with a holiday. We then have fun playing games rucksack full of toys linked to the theme and and creating things such as bird-sound create a simple craft to take home. instruments, diaries, and creatures made from natural materials.

BAIRDEN STORYTELLING SESSIONS AT THEATRE BY THE LAKE KESWICK (CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS)

Bring your little ones along to listen to wonderful stories every Friday morning – and make sure you bring your favourite teddy bears to join in too! Bairden also regularly plays host to Rucksack of Rhymes with staff from the Wordsworth Trust. AT BROCKHOLE VISITOR CENTRE, AT THEATRE BY THE LAKE, WINDERMERE KESWICK Rucksack of Rhymes | Free Rucksack of Rhymes | Free Wednesdays: 3 April, 10 April, 17 April, Fridays: 29 March, 12 April, 31 May, 29 May, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 28 June, 26 July, 16 August, 13 September 21 August, 28 August 10.30-11.15am 10.30-11.30am and 12.00-1.00pm Bairden Storytelling Sessions | Free Fridays | 10.30-11.15am

For upcoming dates, venues and content, follow TBTLAKE on social media or visit theatrebythelake.com/family.

AT LOCAL LIBRARIES IN CUMBRIA These library sessions are split into two parts. The first hour is Rucksack of Rhymes and is aimed at children aged 0-5; the second hour is Activities and Crafts and is aimed at children aged 4+.

EASTER HOLIDAY SUMMER HOLIDAY Spring Sights and Sounds: Rucksack of Summer Garden: Rucksack of Rhymes & Rhymes & Activities and Crafts | Free Activities and Crafts | Free

Mon 1 Apr 10.30am-12.00pm Wigton Library Mon 5 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm Whitehaven Library Mon 1 Apr 2.00-4.00pm Cockermouth Library Mon 5 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Workington Library Fri 5 Apr 10.30am-12.00pm Moorclose Library Fri 9 Aug 10.30am-12.00pm Wigton Library Fri 5 Apr 2.00-4.00pm Workington Library Fri 9 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Cockermouth Library Mon 8 Apr 10.30am-12.30pm Whitehaven Library Fri 30 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm Penrith Library Mon 8 Apr 2.00-4.00pm Penrith Library Fri 30 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Keswick Library Fri 12 Apr 2.00-4.00pm Ambleside Library High Hills and Mighty Mountains: Rucksack MAY HALF-TERM HOLIDAY of Rhymes & Activities and Crafts | Free

Birds: Rucksack of Rhymes Mon 29 July 10.30am-12.30pm Penrith Library & Activities and Crafts | Free Fri 2 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm Grange Library Fri 2 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Ambleside Library Tues 28 May 10.30am-12.30pm Penrith Library Mon 12 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm Kendal Library Tues 28 May 2.00-4.00pm Whitehaven Library Mon 12 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Windermere Library Fri 31 May 2.00-4.00pm Seaton Library Fri 16 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Aspatria Library Mon 19 Aug 10.30am-12.00pm Moorclose Library Mon 19 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Seaton Library Fri 23 Aug 2.00-4.00pm Barrow Library

The Night Sky: Rucksack of Rhymes & Activities and Crafts | Free

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REGULAR GATHERINGS

GRASMERE HISTORY GROUP DISCOVER POETRY Tuesdays 2 April, 7 May, 4 June, 2 July, Thursdays 18 April, 16 May, 27 June, 18 July, 6 August, 3 September | 7.30-9.00pm 15 August, 19 September | 7.30-9.00pm Jerwood Centre | Free Dove Cottage or Rydal Mount | Free Grasmere History Group meets monthly to Do you like reading poetry, but never discuss matters of local history in a friendly, find the time? Would you like to read more, informal gathering. New members from but don’t know where to start? Would near or far are very welcome and we you like to talk about poetry with a friendly, are always looking to meet more people open group? Join Grasmere poet Polly with fascinating stories to tell about Atkin by the fire with a cup of tea and enjoy Grasmere and the Lake District. Visit our a selection of classic and contemporary website closer to each meeting date to find poems chosen to reflect the changing out the special topic that we have in store seasons. This year we are hosting these for that month. sessions both at Dove Cottage and at Rydal Mount, so please check ahead to find out where we are each month.

DOVE COTTAGE POETS On the occasions of readings at Rydal Mount, we invite you to take the unique Thursdays 4 April, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July, opportunity to enjoy a cream tea in 1 August, 5 September | 2.30-4.30pm Wordsworth’s dining room, and to explore Lower Rotunda | Free the house and gardens while the house Dove Cottage Poets is an informal poetry- is closed to the general public. From writing group that meets on a monthly basis. 6.00-7.30pm at £15 per person: please Each month we either have a member-led contact Rydal Mount to book. session on a particular theme or technique, or we bring new poems that we have discovered and enjoyed to share with each other. We also read and discuss new poems written by members of the group, so do bring extra copies of something you are working on if you would like to! 16 ESSENTIALS

ACCESS BECOME A FRIEND OF THE WORDSWORTH TRUST

Site changes during 2019 mean that we Be the first to know what’s on. To find out have arranged ‘temporary’ access measures more about priority booking and other to the Jerwood Centre, and there will benefits of being a Friend visit our website be level access to the ground floor of Dove or call us on 015394 35544. Cottage only. Full details can be found on our website and these may change throughout the redevelopment of the site. Please contact us with any questions ahead of your visit.

EVENTS

Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for some events. Some events may be subject to change or cancellation. The Wordsworth Trust reserves the right to cancel events at short notice and to change admission charges advertised in this programme.

For more information or to book please visit our website www.wordsworth.org.uk or call 015394 35544. We advise that you pre-book all events, even the free ones.

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DIARY

29 March Rucksack of Rhymes at 16 May Discover Poetry Theatre by the Lake 18 May An Afternoon with Dorothy Wordsworth 1 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Wigton 18 May Why Should We Read 1 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Cockermouth Dorothy Wordsworth? 2 April Grasmere History Group 21 May Reimagining Wordsworth 3 April Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole on Tour – Whitehaven 4 April Dove Cottage Poets 25 May Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Workington 5 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Moorclose 28 May Birds – Penrith 5 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Workington 28 May Birds – Whitehaven 8 April Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Egremont 29 May Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 8 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Whitehaven 29 May Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Ambleside 8 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Penrith 31 May Birds – Seaton 10 April Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 31 May Rucksack of Rhymes at 10 April Further Explorations of The Prelude Theatre by the Lake 12 April Spring Sights and Sounds – Ambleside 1 June In the Footsteps of Wordsworth 12 April Rucksack of Rhymes at 4 June Grasmere History Group Theatre by the Lake 6 June Dove Cottage Poets 13 April Wordsworth’s Hawkshead 12 June Reimagining Wordsworth 15 April Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Ulverston on Tour – COSC Maryport 15 June Why Should We Read 17 April Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole Percy Bysshe Shelley? 18 April Discover Poetry 18 June Reimagining Wordsworth 19 April A Host of Golden Daffodils on Tour - Seaton 22 April A Host of Golden Daffodils 21-23 June What is Natural? 27 April Reimagining Wordsworth 27 June Discover Poetry on Tour – Millom 28 June Rucksack of Rhymes at 2 May Dove Cottage Poets Theatre by the Lake 2 May Reimagining Wordsworth 2 July Grasmere History Group on Tour – Shap 3 July Reimagining Wordsworth 3 May Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Cockermouth on Tour – Keswick 4 July Dove Cottage Poets 7 May Grasmere History Group 12 July Reimagining Wordsworth 14 May Reimagining Wordsworth on Tour – Culterham Hall on Tour – Penrith 13 July In the Footsteps of Wordsworth 18 July Discover Poetry 18

19 July Reimagining Wordsworth 16 August High Hills and on Tour – Wigton Mighty Mountains – Aspatria 20 July Why Should We Read 16 August Rucksack of Rhymes at William Wordsworth? Theatre by the Lake 24 July Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 16 August Wordsworth’s Hawkshead 26 July Rucksack of Rhymes at 16 August Pop-up Poetry Theatre by the Lake 19 August High Hills and 26 July Pop–up Poetry Mighty Mountains – Moorclose 29 July High Hills and Mighty Mountains – Penrith 19 August High Hills and Mighty Mountains – Seaton 29 July The Night Sky – Carlisle 21 August Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 29 Jul-4 Aug Places of Poetry 21 August In the Footsteps of Wordsworth 31 July Wordsworth’s Hawkshead 23 August High Hills and 31 July Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole Mighty Mountains – Barrow 1 August Dove Cottage Poets 23 August Pop-up Poetry 2 August High Hills and Mighty Mountains – Grange 24 August Notebook Binding Workshop 2 August High Hills and 24 August Wordsworth’s Grasmere Mighty Mountains – Ambleside 28 August Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 2 August Pop-up Poetry 30 August Summer Garden – Penrith 3 August Reimagining Wordsworth 30 August Summer Garden – Keswick on Tour – Maryport 30 August Pop-up Poetry 3 August In the Footsteps of Wordsworth 3 September Grasmere History Group 3 August A Day with John Thelwall 5 September Dove Cottage Poets 3 August Why Should We Read John Thelwall? 7 September Why Should We Read Lord Byron? 5 August Summer Garden – Whitehaven 13 September Rucksack of Rhymes at 5 August Summer Garden – Workington Theatre by the Lake 6 August Grasmere History Group 13-22 Sept Heritage Open Days: People Power 7 August Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 19 September Discover Poetry 9 August Summer Garden – Wigton 28 September Calligraphy Workshop 9 August Summer Garden – Cockermouth 28 September Why Should We Read 9 August Wordsworth’s Grasmere Samuel Taylor Coleridge? 9 August Pop-up Poetry 20 October Knitting Workshop 12 August High Hills and Mighty Mountains – Kendal 12 August High Hills and Mighty Mountains – Windermere 14 August Rucksack of Rhymes at Brockhole 15 August Discover Poetry INFO As a result of our redevelopment project, Reimagining Wordsworth, there are some changes to when we are open and what will be available when you visit in 2019. Please check our website before you visit to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

TIMES & DATES WHERE WE ARE

1 March – 31 October 9.30am-5.00pm South of Grasmere village, on the A591 Dove Cottage will open for the summer, Kendal to Keswick road. Buses operate exact dates to be confirmed. from Windermere and Keswick to Grasmere regularly throughout the year. When Dove Cottage is closed the Discover Wordsworth talk will be running in our library. Check our website before you visit. BOOKINGS Adult: £6.00 | Student: £5.00 | Child: free Pay & display car parking available. For more information or to book please visit our website www.wordsworth.org.uk or call 015394 35544.

We advise that you pre-book all events, even the free ones.

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