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Heaven in a Wild Flower: Nick Drake and Willliam Blake
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Jun, 23
On the anniversary of his birth, it's worth reflecting on the affinity between Nick Drake and William Blake.
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Electronica and Choral Blake, 2022
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May, 23
2022 was a rich year for Blake-inspired music, including tracks from very different genres in the classical and pop worlds.
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One King, one God, one Law: Monarchy and Dissent
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May, 23
In the light of protestors being arrested prior to the Coronation of Charles III, what can we learn from one of the United Kingdom's great dissenters?
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A Blakean Year: 2022
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Dec, 22
As we emerged out of lockdowns in 2022, so the year turned out to be an active one for Blake in the arts.
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Infant Joy: The early life of William Blake
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Nov, 22
William Blake was born on this day in Soho, London in 1757. This excerpt from Divine Images gives an account of his early life.
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A Golden String: Susheela Raman and Guests
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Nov, 22
Some videos from a new project I am involved with Susheela Raman and Sam Mills.
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Jerusalem and the Royals
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Sep, 22
With calls for Jerusalem to become the new national anthem, recent years show that it is unlikely to replace God Save the King.
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The Satanic Verses and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
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Aug, 22
Salman Rushdie has lived under the threat of violence for many years for his novel, The Satanic Verses, which was greatly influenced by William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.
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“Jerusalem” and the Commonwealth Games
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Aug, 22
Why do English athletes sing the Blake-Parry hymn "Jerusalem" at the Commonwealth Games? Can it represent a more diverse England?
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