HODs 2026 - William Blake, an introduction to his seaside home
Blake's Cottage, Bognor Regis, PO22 7EE
Tuesday 15th September 2026
William and Catherine Blake in Sussex, 1800-1803
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'.
Notes:
The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city of Brighton & Hove (and beyond). To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25
Please only book the number of tickets you need, to allow as many as possible to enjoy this event. if, after booking, your plans change, please cancel your tickets to free them for others to use. Thank you.
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.
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'.
Notes:
The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city of Brighton & Hove (and beyond). To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25
Please only book the number of tickets you need, to allow as many as possible to enjoy this event. if, after booking, your plans change, please cancel your tickets to free them for others to use. Thank you.
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.
