As part of their annual celebration of blossom, the National Trust is working on a two-year collaboration with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his band LYR to create a collection of poems. They'll touch on themes such as folklore, seasonal rhythms, the beauty of nature and the loss and restoration of blossom.
This is our fourth year celebrating the beauty of blossom, with the aim of connecting everyone with blossom wherever they are. Through this collaboration, we hope that Simon’s work will express the beauty and wonder of nature, while also addressing the ever-growing challenges nature is facing.
The commissioned collection will consist of 10 poems and other works, which will be released over 2023 and 2024. They’ll be created by Simon and his band LYR (Land Yacht Regatta) in collaboration with communities and other creatives across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is our fourth year celebrating the beauty of blossom, with the aim of connecting everyone with blossom wherever they are. Through this collaboration, we hope that Simon’s work will express the beauty and wonder of nature, while also addressing the ever-growing challenges nature is facing.
The commissioned collection will consist of 10 poems and other works, which will be released over 2023 and 2024. They’ll be created by Simon and his band LYR (Land Yacht Regatta) in collaboration with communities and other creatives across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.