Major conservation project for Wordsworth house

The Wordsworth Trust has made two significant appointments this month for the development phase of an ambitious project, made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to transform Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum in the Lake District in advance of the Poet Laureate's 250th birthday in 2020.

 

Conservation and heritage experts Purcell have been appointed as architect, led by Robert Chambers, Partner. Mr Chambers said 'We are delighted to have been appointed to help the Wordsworth Trust realise their vision for Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum. Surrounded by the magnificent landscape which inspired Wordsworth, there is great opportunity to draw together the rich experiences of this internationally significant site, enhance the experience for visitors and engage new audiences. Our challenge is to make the site work for today’s visitors, using sensitive conservation and contemporary design to ensure that we maintain the special quality of the place. Delivering these new facilities will help to inspire a new generation of visitors to engage with Wordsworth’s revolutionary words and themes.'