Join us at Rydal Hall in the heart of the Lake District, 14–19 February 2022, for a week of lectures and seminars exploring the theme of ‘Wordsworth and Storytelling’. As always, there will be cakes, challenging minds, congenial company . . . and the incomparable
landscape.
We will investigate how the poet told stories of himself and of
historical and imaginary characters through the lenses of literary style, history, biography, and influence. Texts to be studied encompass Lyrical Ballads, Peter Bell, The Excursion, The White Doe of Rylstone, The Prelude, and more.
The celebrated poet Sean O’Brien will be giving a reading of his poems in response to Wordsworth’s stories.
Other speakers confirmed so far (in these shifting times!) include:
Patty O’Boyle
David Chandler
Stephen Gill
Heather Glen
Jake Phipps
Cecilia Powell
Christopher Simons
John Williams
There will be a visit to the newly revamped Wordsworth Museum, and a
guided tour of Grasmere Village, plus excursions to other places of Wordsworthian interest . . . tentatively drawn from this list: Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts house overlooking Windermere;
Dalemain House, on Ullswater; Lowther Castle and Gardens; Windermere Jetty Museum (and boat trip). Watch this space!
Further information and speedy replies to any questions you may have
can be reached through:
wordsworthwinterschool2022@gmail.com
The Wordsworth Winter School
The 2022 Wordsworth Winter School will be held on 14-19 February, 2022.
Directors:
Peter Dale
Brandon Yen
Administrator:
Irm Hollenbach
124 Southfield Road, Oxford, OX4 1PA
wordsworthwinterschool@gmail.com
The Wordsworth Winter School devotes four full days of lectures, discussions and readings to immersion in the poetry of Wordsworth and his contemporaries. There are normally two lectures, a seminar and a poetry reading on each of the main days. Afternoons are devoted to a special event, a walk or an excursion. We do not accept residential bookings for less than the full period.
For an account of the 2017 event see Stephen Gill's blog at
Resident Attendance:
Details on pricing to come
| ROOM STYLE | Price |
| Single (or sole use of a double/twin)￡520 | ￡ |
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Single (or sole use of a double/twin) with Front View
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￡ |
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Shared Double/Twin (per person) |
￡ |
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Shared Double/Twin (per person) with Front View |
￡ |
| The Stable Cottage (sleeps 4, with sitting room and garden) | p.o.a |
Non-Resident Attendance:
All non-residential attendance must be pre-booked.
Details on pricing to come
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Locals Session Rates
£10 per person
Non Participant Rates
£110 for a 5 day non-participant
Student Attendance
Some residential places are reserved for bona fide unwaged students for £380 inclusive of the
fee
(see also our Bursaries page).
Times for our transfer buses from and to Oxenholme railway station will be confirmed in December
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