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News · Latest from the Trust
News · Latest from the Trust
22 October 2026 · A new website for Blake Cottage
22 October 2026 · A new website for Blake Cottage
Explore the cottage’s story, conservation progress and plans for its future on our redesigned website.
Blake Cottage. Photograph supplied by The Blake Cottage Trust.
20 October 2026 · Filming the printing-press makers
20 October 2026 · Filming the printing-press makers
A film crew recorded the skilled handwork behind the Trust’s printing press, from its wooden structure to turned legs and rollers.
Photograph supplied by The Blake Cottage Trust.
12 October 2026 · Theatre visitors find inspiration
12 October 2026 · Theatre visitors find inspiration
Members of the Chichester Festival Theatre cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream visited the cottage, organised by ambassador Delia Ryan.
Photograph by Delia Ryan.
In the media · Coverage and articles
In the media · Coverage and articles
Recent coverage of Blake Cottage and The Blake Cottage Trust in the press and broadcast media.
25 August 2026 · The Guardian
25 August 2026 · The Guardian
There’s no place like a revered writer’s home →
Richard Clemmow’s published letter makes the case for supporting the cottage and preserving writers’ homes.
Screen grab of The Guardian masthead. © Guardian News & Media.
11 June 2026 · Sussex Express
11 June 2026 · Sussex Express
An exceptional collection of William Blake books →
The report describes Dr Keri Davies’s library gift and the future reading and research collection.
Screen grab of the SussexWorld masthead. © Iconic Media Group.
15 December 2025 · BBC News
15 December 2025 · BBC News
Rock star’s delight at William Blake cottage revamp →
Bruce Dickinson visits the cottage following the roof restoration.
Screen grab of the BBC masthead. © BBC.
Community · People and projects
Community · People and projects
Local people, young imaginations and practical volunteering are helping shape Blake Cottage’s future. Explore a few highlights below, then browse the fuller community engagement record.
September 2026 · Opening the doors
September 2026 · Opening the doors
Two oversubscribed Heritage Open Days offered visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration with heritage expert Nick Tyson and master timber-framer Joe Thompson.
Pictured: Nick Tyson with visitors at the Heritage Open Day on 16 September 2025. Photograph © The Blake Cottage Trust.
September 2026 · Volunteers making a difference
September 2026 · Volunteers making a difference
Amazon volunteers spent two days clearing the garden and cottage rooms, adding to the continuing practical care of Felpham’s “Heavy Gang”. The Amazon work was organised by ambassador Delia Ryan and works supervisor Menche.
Amazon volunteers at Blake Cottage. Photograph © The Blake Cottage Trust.
Summer 2026 · Young imaginations at work
Summer 2026 · Young imaginations at work
More than 200 children from five local primary schools created garden designs inspired by Blake. First prize went to Wren Waller, second to Bella Abdo and third to Pippa Asker.
Pictured: young visitors drawing at the Trust’s Fun on the Prom stand, 2024. Photograph © The Blake Cottage Trust.
Newsletters
Newsletters
Receive our free newsletter. Read the latest news from the cottage, or explore earlier editions in our archive.
Events, visits and updates
Events, visits and updates
For forthcoming events, contact info@blakecottage.org. Blake Cottage is not currently open for general public visits; strictly limited visits may be possible by prior arrangement while conservation continues. Please confirm arrangements before travelling.
Help shape the cottage’s future
Help shape the cottage’s future
Share your views on access, learning and the future visitor experience in the Trust’s community and visitor consultation.
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