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 · 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 · 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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Today at 5:30 GMT the trustee of the Blake Cottage Trust Camila Oliveira will talk about her research on the translation of Jerusalem and biblical intertextuality. To join the event, please write to romanticismacrossborders@gmail.com 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2025In recognition of all the charities who work to support Arts and Culture, the first Movement for Good Prize Draw of the new year is approaching is giving £1,000 for the winner. To nominate The Blake Cottage Trust, click on the link below. secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/s... 000
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Yesterday Doug Nicholls (Chair), Sharyn Wortman (Trustee) and Josh Howard- Saunders of blam.uk presented our proposal to build a working replica of Blake’s printing press for the cottage. We have been shortlisted for The Worshipful Company of Tinplate and Wire Workers annual prize.🧶 121
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 06/01/2025The Blake Cottage Trust welcomes 2025 with fantastic updates, including funding and new members. Please check our Newsletter and see what we have been up to: mailchi.mp/c18f0face2e8... 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Billy Bragg's guitar auction has given great publicity to our fundraising campaign and we have received a number of donations from his fans. Thank you all! To help us restore the cottage please donate at donate.justgiving.com/charity/blak... 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Our Ambassador Jan Woolf has just launched exhibition of her paintings, some of which were inspired by the mould patterns in Blake's cottage. Check it out! Landscape at Play, by Jan Woolf 02 - 31 December 2024 Tavistock Center, 120 Belsize Lane, London 020
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Yesterday was a historic day for the Blake Cottage Trust. 5 thatchers have started work on removal of thatch to enable engineers to inspect the conditions of the roof structure. Help us to restore the cottage on donate.justgiving.com/charity/blak... #williamblake #blakescottage #historicengland 050
blakecottagetrust.bsky.social @blakecottagetrust.bsky.social · 23/11/2024The current Francis Bacon show at NPG has the life cast of William Blake by James Deville (1823) alongside Bacon’s “Study for Portrait II” (1955). Marc Quinn was also inspired by this life cast of Blake, when he made “Self” (1996). We’d love to know who else has been inspired by this cast of Blake. 020
