A huge thank you to everyone who gathered at Hestercombe House to celebrate the project In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets! We’re grateful to have shared this momentous occasion with so many of you as we reflect on the success of this inspiring four-year journey.
In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets brought together local schools, artists, and communities to deepen connections with the Quantock Hill’s landscape and heritage. Through creative exploration and outdoor learning, participants of all ages embraced the spirit of Samual Taylor Coleridge, William and Dorothy Wordsworth who lived here. This immersive project fostered skills, curiosity, and a profound appreciation for the natural world.
At the celebration, we had the pleasure of hearing reflections from the project’s coordinator, Alice Crane from SPAEDA; Bill Jenman who led the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme and from some of the students and artists involved.
We were especially proud of Clara, a primary student who spoke about how the project had connected her to natural places and inspired new confidence in her writing and speaking skills.
Artists, Fiona MacDonald and Megan Broadmeadow of Feral Practice, evidenced the value of creative collaboration when they described their experience of producing ‘The Word for Home is Forest’ a short fiction film, commissioned as part of the project and co-created with students from Pyrland School.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this project possible—teachers, artists, pupils, cultural partners, and supporters. Your contributions have left an enduring impact.
A special thanks goes to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, and Quantock Hills National Landscape for their vital support in bringing this project to life.
At SPAEDA, we continue to champion the health and well-being benefits of connecting with nature through the arts. We're eager to collaborate on future projects that foster recovery, resilience, and belonging for children and young people through creative engagement.
If you'd like to partner with us, please get in touch. Together, we can continue creating opportunities for young people to connect with art, nature, and their local heritage.
Come and see our work at Hestercombe:
‘The Word for Home is Forest’ is showing Hestercombe Gallery until 23rd February 2025 alongside a selection of artworks made by young people, lovingly curated by artist Jon England. We are grateful to Hestercombe Gallery and curator Tim Martin for including outcomes from the project within the stunning current show ‘What Stories Make Worlds’.
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