Sadly, my year at Somerset House is now over. Last week we had a farewell drinks at Tom’s Bar organised by Charlotte. It was great to see everyone from different parts of Somerset House and the Courtauld there, as well Pauline Melville on her way to France. Josie came back for it with her wonderful recreation of the building in paper as my leaving gift. In return I offered a discovery of a poem after John Masefield’s ’Sea-Fever’. I’ve always been reminded of the opening lines walking into the courtyard and seeing the Naval references and the sea gulls. I have put a copy of the poem ‘Salt Room Fever’ up on a separate page, with apologies to Masefield.
I would like to thank everybody who has been involved in the many events we have had in connection with the residency, and all the friendly wonderful people in the different parts of Somerset House. Many thanks and au revoir.
There will be one more post here to redirect you to my next blog. But in the meantime, I must go down to the seas and sail across to …
