Without wanting to sound too like Stopford Brooke in 1889, it would be so wasteful to see such an important part of #LakeDistrict literary history lost to the public. Time for a C21st campaign like the C19th one our co-captain @pollyrowena.bsky.social researched: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

Thinking about the vast legacy of Mr Blake: to the Romantics, to us all, and then pondering how wonderful it would be to @saverydalmount.bsky.social ! (WB’s Soho home long gone!).

Actors Paul and Mark McGann with us at Rydal Mount. They've joined our campaign to save the house for the public. You can help too. Just add your name here saverydalmount.org.uk, and share this as widely as possible. Thank you!

If you're in the North West, join us Saturday 28 June, 10am-5pm at a free event on creative health as part of Arts4Us! 📍 Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 💰 Free to attend! 🔗 Register at edgehill.ac.uk/event/arts4us-event/

Swallows and Armenians – Chelsea Theatre The truth behind a British children’s classic is revealed with the premiere of Swallows and Armenians at the Chelsea Theatre. Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons, set in the Lake District, was an instant success when published in 1930. However, the truth…

“Summer's lease hath all too short a date.” ― William Shakespeare Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞☀️🌻 #FlowersOnFriday #dailyflowers🌱 #flowerreport #bloomscrolling

‘Inspired by William Wordsworth’s explorations of memory in his great poem The Prelude, ‘The Time Lab: Exploring a Living Prelude’ brings together your stories and Wordsworth’s verses and transforms them into a continually changing, interactive artwork.’ wordsworth.org.uk 24.06.25–01.11.25 #poetry

"The loveliest spot that man hath found". - William Wordsworth Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace by YorkshireLass @MaureenPlatts on X. (posted with permission).

This is the home of the wonderful Wordsworth family. It’s for sale. Let’s try to keep it. #Romanticism #Lakeland #Poetry #SaveRydalMount

Stars have lined up to save Rydal Mount for the nation. saverydalmount.org.uk/stars-back-b... Follow us for updates and sign the petition at saverydalmount.org.uk