Wordsworth Trust

In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl who wrote Frankenstein

This exhibtion making the bicentenary of Frankenstein's publication, based on the book by Fiona Sampson, explores how Mary Shelley became the person who wrote the famous novel. 

Have a look at our exhibition page to find out more

Dove Cottage

A former inn called 'The Dove & Olive Bough', Dove Cottage was Wordsworth's first family home. He moved in with his sister, Dorothy in 1799.

Step inside to get a sense of that time: stone floors, dark panelled rooms, glowing coal fires and the family’s own belongings. Little has changed in the house since the Wordsworths lived here.

Reimagining Wordsworth

We are delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded a grant of £4.1 million to our project Reimagining Wordsworth. 

With their help and that of many other generous funders, including the Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund, Wordsworth’s story will be brought into the 21st century.

Have a look at our project website to find out more.