Alan has been the manager of Copeland Occupational Social Centre (COSC) for 25 years. In this film, he talks about his experience in working with people with disabilities, and what Wordsworth's poetry means to him. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/Y2Dj1uhHJc0
A while ago, @CuratorWT Jeff received a bundle of letters from school children in El Paso, Texas. Watch this week's film to find out why, and what the letters said.
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For the last two years, artist @AlCritchlow has been painting in Dove Cottage garden. Here, she tells us how she has come to know this special place, and how the garden has inspired her own creativity and artistic practice. #WTFridayFilms#DoveCottageyoutu.be/Fpx6zhTkwrw
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has painted in Dove Cottage garden through all seasons, in sunshine, showers and snow! Here she talks about how she has come to know this special place well. #WTFridayFilms#DoveCottageyoutu.be/Fpx6zhTkwrw
Last week we heard Christian talk about how the Wordsworths' writings can help us find moments of 'slowness' in our busy lives. This week, she explains how to approach Wordsworth's poetry, even if you are wary of it. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/xPn4_fhMjwE
Christian McEwen, author of 'World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down', talks about the writings of William and Dorothy Wordsworth can help us find moments of 'slowness' in the midst of busyness. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/vOykVnkBYgk
In this film, Lilian (Hospice Nurse) talks about her long-held interest in Dorothy Wordsworth, and how Dorothy has helped her think differently about her own life. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/jmzhbXsVA7s
In this week's Friday Film, Bethan Spencer, University of Oxford student, explores the representation of working class people in political caricatures of the 1790s. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/etFgoT19V5I
A reading of William Wordsworth's 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey' by Hannah Britton.
We're taking a break from #WTFridayFilms over the next few weeks, but will be back at the end of Sept. See you then!
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A beautiful reading of Wordsworth's 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey' by Hannah Britton, accompanied by footage taken on a sunny day in Grasmere. #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/ZaQvX9FNghc
Take a journey along the River Duddon to see mountain passes, Roman fort ruins, serene churches, quiet streams, ancient stone circles and the calm ocean. #WTFridayFilms#RiverDuddonyoutu.be/oFAsGo8pscA
This notebook was used by William and Dorothy Wordsworth between 1798-1802.
Inside you will find entries from D's Grasmere journal (which include the sighting of some daffodils), and some of the very earliest lines W wrote for 'The Prelude' #WTFridayFilmsyoutu.be/AruWU2jleXY
'A huge dome of words, the library of books about animals, fish, whales and birds, books about books of mystery and tests, adventures through time, countries and quests.'
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Take a minute to listen to 'Our place' - a poem written and performed by Kendal Primary School pupils as part of the first ever Kendal Primary Poetry Project. It will warm your heart.
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It's soon to be Plastic Free July, and we are taking action to reduce our use of single use plastics. Watch for some ideas and tips on how you can do the same and be part of the solution. #PlasticFreeJuly#ChooseToRefuse#WTFridayFilms@PlasticFreeJuly
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