PLEASE GIVE TO HELP SAVE THE COTTAGE

Information for US readers

William Blake Has Never Been More Relevant

A profound creative force in England at the time of the American and French revolutions, William Blake’s work emphasizes the human duty to oppose oppression and injustice, support peace between nations, respect the natural world, and advance women’s rights.

2027 will mark the bicentenary of Blake’s death. The Blake Cottage Trust, a UK charity, has launched a £3 million fundraising campaign to finish restoration of the cottage in time for the worldwide celebrations. The Trust aims to restore the cottage as it was when the Blakes lived there to create a community resource for education, research, inspiration, and public engagement.

Become a member of the U.S. Friends of The Blake Cottage Trust. Your donation will help us restore the cottage as it was when the Blakes lived there and create a community resource for education, research, inspiration, and public engagement.

Donate Now

Why This Cottage Matters

William Blake (1757-1827) lived in this humble thatched cottage in Felpham, England from 1800–1803. Here he wrote Jerusalem, was arrested, tried—and acquitted—for sedition, and produced some of his most influential works.

The cottage is the only intact Blake residence that remains today.

Why U.S. Support Matters

Blake’s revolutionary influence has long stretched across the Atlantic, inspiring a long list of American writers, poets, artists, activists, musicians, and dreamers—from Ralph Waldo Emerson to Allen Ginsberg, from women’s rights pioneer Lydia Maria Child to Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, and Eric Whitacre—and many others.

Your support will:

Complete the restoration and conservation of Blake’s historic cottage and garden for future generations.
Create a Research & Visitor Center to grow year-round programs for the general public, contemporary artists, and youth.

Exclusive Benefits for U.S. Friends

Members-only talks, lectures & online events
Regular updates on this project and other Blake initiatives
Invitations to special U.S. & U.K. gatherings
Exclusive opportunities to visit Blake’s Cottage before its public opening
Participation in a growing worldwide network of Blake enthusiasts, creators, and cultural leaders