blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Beautiful talk by our ambassador Aidan Bappoo on Blake in Felpham at St. Mary's Church last week. Many thanks for those who were able to attend!! #Blake200 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026🏡 Help Save William Blake's Cottage A place of extraordinary literary and cultural significance is at risk Support the campaign here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-r22es... Please donate if you can, and share this post with fellow lovers of literature, art, history, heritage and the arts. #Blake200crowdfunder.co.ukSave & Restore William Blake's CottageSave & Restore William Blake's Grade II* Cottage in Sussex for the Nation. Help us open it to the public for the first time in its history. 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026William Blake's Library - A remarkable gift for Blake's Cottage in Felpham. Dr Keri Davies, an eminent scholar of William Blake, has donated his exceptional private collection of over 600 books and related materials on Blake to the Blake Cottage Trust. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/n...sussexexpress.co.ukNew gift enriches Bognor Regis’s culture and heritageSee the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 05/06/2026In 2027, we mark 200 years since the death of William Blake. Blake's Cottage in Felpham has been saved, but more support is needed to complete its restoration and open it to the public for the Bicentenary. Help bring Blake's legacy to life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8S2... #WilliamBlake #Blake2027justgiving.comThe Blake Cottage Trust 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 30/04/2026In April The Blake Society invited the Chair of The Blake Cottage Trust Doug Nicholls to tell the history of the Blakes' most beloved dwelling. Watch the video to know more about this wonderful journey! youtu.be/oGZ_T_mjeC8?... #Blake200 #WilliamBlake #NLHF #HistoricEngland #ArunDistrictCouncilyoutu.beBringing Blake’s Cottage back to lifeYouTube video by Blake Society 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 21/04/2026A mural has just been installed in Hotham Park Subway, Bognor, and includes a tribute to William Blake, one of the most illustrious residents of the area. This project is part of Artswork’s Young Cultural Changemakers programme. #Blake200 #williamblake #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 12/04/2026A Blakean of real value has passed away. Rest in Peace, Mike Westbrook! www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...theguardian.comMike Westbrook obituaryAcclaimed musician, composer and bandleader who was one of the most significant figures in the history of British jazz 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Join us tomorrow evening for a fascinating online talk organized by The Blake Society: 📅 Wednesday 8 April 2026 🕢 19:30 GMT blakesociety.org/product/blak...blakesociety.orgBringing Blake's Cottage back to life - The Blake SocietyDoug Nicholls of the Blake Cottage Trust joins us to talk about the campaign to save and restore Blake's Cottage in Felpham. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026We’re delighted to see Blake Cottage featured in a thoughtful new article by writer Alex Leith in Rosa magazine, exploring William Blake’s time in Felpham. Please consider supporting them: rosamagazine.co.uk/magazines/ #Blake200 #WilliamBlake #NLHF #HistoricEngland #ArunDistrictCouncil 000
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blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Blake’s Cottage is starting to look exactly as he knew it! Today we not only have a beautiful new thatch, but we have also lowered the eastern extension so that the cottage once again resembles Blake’s own depiction of it in Plate 28 of his epic Milton. #Blake200 #WilliamBlake #NLHF #HistoricEnglandjustgiving.comThe Blake Cottage Trust 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Please get in touch with the Blake Cottage Trust if you would like to join the walk. #Blake200 #williamblake #williamblakeart #williamblakehomes #williamblakepoetry #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Tomorrow our trustee Camila Oliveira will speak about the impact of the celebrations of the first centenary on his reception and popularity, and why the second centenary (2027) should be celebrated even more. #Blake200 #williamblake #nlhf #historicengland blakesociety.org/product/2026...blakesociety.org2026 AGM and 1927 Centenary of Blake's death - The Blake SocietyBlake Society AGM, followed by a presentation from Dr Camila Oliveira about the 1927 100th anniversary of William Blake’s death. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 13/01/2026🌾 Habemus thatch! 🌾 The eastern extension is now being thatched. This represents a huge milestone in the restoration of Blake’s Cottage. With your support, we can complete the work and open the cottage in time for William Blake’s bicentennial in 2027. #Blake200 #nlhf #historicengland 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 12/01/2026As we move into 2026, work is already progressing well on site. Thatching is now underway on the eastern extension. Once complete, the new work will be carefully sealed to the original wall with flashings, followed by the construction of the full external walls to the north and east of the extension 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 24/12/2025The Blake Cottage Trust wishes you a peaceful and reflective Christmas. William Blake illustrated John Milton’s "On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity", a poem shaped by Milton’s reverence for the gentle, redeeming presence of Jesus Christ that resonated deeply with Blake’s own vision. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 21/12/2025What a truly magical evening at St Mary’s ✨🎶 A beautiful carol service filled a packed church, voices raised in joy and hearts full of Christmas spirit. The surprise highlight? Chocolate angels shared with the congregation! Our thanks to everyone who made it so special. #Blake200 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2025The Blake Cottage Trust is very grateful to Stage Works, which are projecting Blake's Angel at St. Mary's Church on 21 and 24 December #Blake200 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 16/12/2025www.instagram.com/reel/DSSv-DF...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Dickinson, 67, toured the cottage on Saturday and called the unveiling of the roof ' "simply beautiful", describing the building as "astonishing". "It's the wow factor," he said. "Blake lived here, it was where he worked and slept, it's incredible." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukIron Maiden star Bruce Dickinson delighted by Sussex cottage revampIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson says the unveiling of the cottage's new thatched roof is 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 14/12/2025This weekend (13th December) Legendary Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson, who is the International Patron of the Blake Cottage Trust (BCT), visited the small cottage in Felpham where iconic poet, printer, artist and visionary William Blake (1757-1827) lived (1800-1803). I 021
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Several hundred adults, young people, and children packed into St Mary’s Church, Felpham on the 5th of December. The church rang with bell-ringing, school choirs, and community cheer, all under the inspirational gaze of Blake’s Angel, just as he sketched it during his time here. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Poetry is really alive and well. Trustee Irene Campbell organised a poetry competition in Bognor top three awards 1 John Parsons for Beyond the Urizen by Galdor se Scop 2 Jill Palmer for Blake’s Bognor Vision 3 Mary Halpin for Sweet Felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #arundistrictcouncil 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/12/2025A Blake Angel will be projected onto St Mary's roof. 📅 Date: 5, 21 and 24 December 📍 Location: St Mary’s Church, Felpham See the article below for more info: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...sussexexpress.co.ukA giant William Blake angel is set to appear on a Felpham church roofA giant William Blake inspired angel is to be projected onto a Felpham church roof marking the village’s annual Christmas lights switch-on. 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 02/12/2025English comedian and poetry podcast presenter Frank Skinner visited the cottage yesterday with chair Doug Nicholls and Blake Society Treasurer Roger Burston. A poetry lover, Frank Skinner was thrilled to get into the house where Blake penned down so many beautiful poems and wrote his late prophecies 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 30/11/2025✨ *A Celebration of William Blake* ✨ **Wed 3 Dec | 6:30–8 PM** 📍 Bognor Regis Library 🎟 **Free tickets** — book via Bognor Regis Library 📞 01243 382470 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 14/11/2025The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that we are finally restoring the cottage to the form that William and Catherine Blake would have known. To complete this restoration, we need your support. Please consider donating to the Blake Cottage Trust. www.justgiving.com/charity/blak... 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Blake Cottage Meeting — 6 November 2025 ✨ 📍 St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU 🕖 7:00 PM Come join the discussion and help us write the next chapter of Blake Cottage #williamblake #williamblakeart #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Blake Cottage Trust's ambassador John Higgs will give a talk at the Yale Center for British Art why Blake matters more than ever. It's today 5-6 pm ET. Check it out! britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-...britishart.yale.eduThe Enduring Influence of William BlakeWilliam Blake (1757–1827) is often described as one of the most compelling yet misunderstood figures in the history of British art and poetry, a genius and “an interruption in cultural history.” In hi... 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Attention all poets and budding poets! A poetry competition with a local focus. "In the footsteps of William Blake" Write a poem no longer than 500 words. The short listed topics entries will be presented at a Blake Event at Bognor Regis Library at 6.30pm on 3rd December. More details to follow. 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2025This is our first Heritage Open Day! Today we had a wonderful tour at the Blake Cottage. Guided by Nick Tyson, it was a great opportunity to show the public and the local community the repairs underway and give a bit of context about the Blakes seaside home. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2025New thatch is finally in place! The cottage roof, rafters and masonry exude quality craftsmanship. There's more renovation work on the way, but it's definitely time to celebrate this great achievement. The cottage is now safe and there's no longer risk of collapse! 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Blakefest 2025 celebrates visionary poet William Blake on 27–28 September in Felpham and Bognor Regis. Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage. Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk 031
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Urgent restoration work has begun on William Blake’s former cottage in Felpham, near Bognor Regis, thanks to nearly £244,000 in National Lottery funding. #williamblake #felpham #bognorregis #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil #nlhf www.theargus.co.uk/news/2542427...theargus.co.ukWork begins to restore crumbling cottage of one of UK's most famous poetsThatching has begun on the roof of the cottage where poet and artist William Blake wrote what has become known as the hymn Jerusalem 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2025"Thatching is finally underway at William Blake’s cottage in Felpham as a refurbishment project headed up by the Blake’s Cottage Trust continue". To read the Sussex World article: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/... Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved homesussexexpress.co.ukNew thatch for Blake's Cottage as long-awaited refurbishment continuesThatching is finally underway at William Blake’s cottage in Felpham as a refurbishment project headed up by the Blake’s Cottage Trust continues. 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2025The Tatching Operation has started!!! Yesterday the master thatcher started laying out the thatch and the work is progressing at an incredibly fast pace! We are getting there! Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved home www.justgiving.com/charity/blak... 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2025An exciting update: Scaffolding is now being lowered to the eaves for the thatcher to access and lay thatch. We're getting there! Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore Blake's most beloved home. Please use the link below to donate. Every penny counts www.justgiving.com/charity/blak... 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2025“William Blake passed from death to an immortal life on the 12th of August 1827, being in his sixty-ninth year.” Frederick Tatham Help the Blake Cottage Trust to open the Cottage in time to celebrate the bicentennial of Blake's death, in 2027! www.justgiving.com/charity/blak... 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Turning the corner: restoration, research and new beginnings It’s been a bustling and illuminating summer at Blake Cottage. To know more about what we have been doing visit the link mailchi.mp/0cbd92d516fe... and subscribe to BCT Newslettermailchi.mpAugust 2025 Newsletter 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Blakefest 2025 celebrates visionary poet William Blake on 27–28 September in Felpham and Bognor Regis. Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage. Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.ukblakefest.co.ukHome - Blakefest 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Last week The Blake Cottage Trust was invited to attend a private view of some Blake's precious manuscripts at the British Library. Amongst the works carefully kept in their collection are The Notebook, Tiriel, Vala, and many letters. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Happy 99th birthday, Allen Ginsberg! Here is a picture of one of Blake Cottage's most illustrious visitors 🎂 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 28/05/2025The Blake Cottage Trust is pleased to be able to offer some paid consultancies to assist with our work. Please visit the link below to see how to apply. www.blakecottage.org/contracts 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Blake Cottage Trust needs an urgent injection of £16,500 to undertake essential building and garden investigation work. Donations can be best made by using the Justgiving platform: www.justgiving.com/blake-cottage 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Maurice Sendak, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature as a writer and illustrator, was also a dedicated art collector. Sendak owned at least 10 works by Blake, and they will be auctioned by Christie's from May 29 to June 12. To see the items: www.christies.com/en/auction/m... 010
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 28/04/2025The Blake Cottage Trust is overjoyed at the prospect of saving Blake’s beloved cottage in Felpham. Tap the link to read the article. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comNew funding to 'save' William Blake's cottageThe building is where the English poet and artist wrote the words for the hymn Jerusalem. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Join the Blake Cottage Trust and the FVCS History group in the VE day 80th Anniversary at the Memorial Hall, Felpham! It's a full day of activities and art performances open to the community. We hope to see you there. 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 11/04/2025The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £243,954 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support essential conservation and planning efforts for Blake’s Cottage, in Felpham, the historic Sussex home of visionary poet and artist William Blake. 052
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Buy Blake-inspired ceramics and help the Blake Cottage Trust! There are 4 plates for sale produced by the artist Diane Eagle. The cost for each plate is £110 of which £100 will go to The Blake Cottage Trust. The price includes postage (UK). For overseas purchases, check the conditions. 23x2.5 cm 010
