Charlotte Mew in Newport - Performed Walk

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Guided walk in Newport on the Isle of Wight

On the 18 September you are welcome to join a guided walk with Charlotte Mew around Newport on the Isle of Wight.

Historic poet

Charlotte Mew was a poet who had strong connections to the Isle of Wight. She lived from 1869 to 1926 and although she is now rarely mentioned, she was admired by famous poets of her time such as Thomas Hardy and Virginia Woolf. She spent her childhood on the Isle of Wight where her family owned a farm as well as the Bugle Inn, now Waterstones in Newport. 

Performed guided walk around Newport

Told through the voice of her spirit, the walk, performed by Hillard Morley and written by local author Katie Daysh, will chart her ultimately tragic life as well as giving her poetry the recognition it deserves. 

The meeting point is at the Yellowfin Propeller Sculpture opposite Quay Arts where we will wander up to St Thomas Square, stopping at Waterstones, the former location of the Bugle Inn and finishing at the Guildhall. The walk will conclude with a visit to the Newport Guildhall which houses the Museum of Island History.

Visit the Museum of Island History

The Museum of Island History at the Guildhall is opening its doors as part of the Heritage Open Day. You're invited to view artefacts from the island’s past including prehistoric fossils as well as finds from the Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club.

Book your guided walk

Reserve your tickets for the guided walk here.