Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, literary critic, philosopher and theologian who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets.
Following a difficult and dangerous sea voyage from the Mediterranean, Coleridge, one of Englands most famous poets, came ashore in Lower Halstow in August 1806.
Overjoyed at arriving safely back on dry land, he immediately gave his thanks at St Margaret of Antioch Church by the dock.
To commentate this historic connection with the village, we will be holding our first Lower Halstow Poetry Festival at the church on Saturday 21st August from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Entry is free, and tea, coffee and cake are kindly being provided by the lovely ladies who help keep the church at the centre of our community.
Please come along and trace Coleridge’s journey, read some of his poems, watch our very own versions of the ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ‘Kubla Khan’ and perhaps join in our open mic session at which you can recite your favourite poem. Local schoolchildren have also been working hard and have produced some lovely art and impressive poetry.
Please pop by the church and take in a little light culture, and explore our unique village church and creek dock area.
You can be sure of a warm welcome.
