It was interesting to read a BBC article about famous authors
who have drawn inspiration from ‘aimless’ walking: the poet Wordsworth rambled
through the majestic Lake District countryside; Charles Dickens walked up to 20
miles through the streets of London at night when he couldn’t sleep; and the
travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermour walked from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul
in 1933 when he was 18 years old. A journey of over 1500 miles! Can you find Patrick Leigh Fermor’s journey on
a map of Europe?
And what do you think about the environmentalist and writer
John Francis who travelled everywhere by foot for 22 years and
pledged not to speak for 17 years!
You can read about more famous walkers in the BBC article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27186709
The article made me think about how lucky we are to live and
study in such beautiful countryside. This academic year the school is focusing
on improving writing, and I have seen some great examples of creative writing from the pupils. Our beautiful surroundings can certainly provide
inspiration for children and adults alike. The water meadows next to school are
home to swans, heron and coots; and the nearby woods are blooming with
bluebells and wild garlic at the moment.
Why don’t you take an ‘aimless’ walk in May? Let me know if
you find inspiration in our beautiful Great Gaddesden countryside.Post by Alison Wilkinson
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