Virginia Woolf spent her first twelve summers at Talland House in St Ives, where the garden became a vital source of inspiration, nurturing her development as a writer and providing a treasure trove of images and memories that she would later weave into her novels and memoirs.
Join Polly to explore the recent plantings that she introduced, drawn from Woolf’s memoirs and fiction to create a mosaic of impressions and illustrating the profound significance of Talland House to the literary legend. Find out how Talland House shaped one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers, bringing to life the lasting bond between place, memory and creativity.
Time: 10:30 – 12:00
