Friends of Coleridge

The Friends of Coleridge is a membership society founded in 1986 by David Miall and Rosemary Cawthray. Its stated purpose is to foster interest in the life and works of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and to support Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, through co-operation with the National Trust. The society pursues these aims by publishing the Coleridge Bulletin, which is sent to members twice a year, and by hosting a biennial Summer Conference and an annual Autumn Study Weekend in the area surrounding the Quantock Hills, which inspired some of Coleridge's greatest poetry. It also runs events and workshops for members, for schools and other educational institutions, and for the general public. Membership is open to all. The society is based in the United Kingdom and operates primarily in the region around Nether Stowey and the Quantock Hills, though its membership and activities extend internationally. It is a non-profit literary society rather than a commercial company, and it is not listed on any stock exchange. Its activities are centred on literary appreciation, education, and heritage support, particularly in connection with Coleridge Cottage, a property managed by the National Trust.

The Friends of Coleridge was founded in 1986 by David Miall and Rosemary Cawthray. Its creation was motivated by a desire to foster interest in the life and works of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and to support Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, through co-operation with the National Trust. Since its founding, the society has pursued its aims by publishing the Coleridge Bulletin, which is sent out to members twice a year. It also hosts a biennial Summer Conference and an annual Autumn Study Weekend in the area surrounding the Quantock Hills, which inspired some of Coleridge's greatest poetry. The society runs events and workshops for members, for schools and other institutes of education, and for the general public. Membership is open to all. The society remains active and continues to welcome enquiries and new members.

• 1986

  Founded by David Miall and Rosemary Cawthray.

• Publication of the Coleridge Bulletin, sent to members twice a year.

• Hosting of a biennial Summer Conference and an annual Autumn Study Weekend in the Quantock Hills area.

A literary membership society dedicated to Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, supporting Coleridge Cottage in partnership with the National Trust.

• Coleridge Bulletin

  A publication sent to members twice a year.

• Summer Conference

  A biennial conference held in the Quantock Hills area.

• Autumn Study Weekend

  An annual study weekend held in the Quantock Hills area.

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