Friends of John Clare, Poet (1793-1864)

Welcome to Friends of John Clare, Poet (1793-1864) community website.

This community was first created on Facebook in 2022 and continues there today.  We are a group of people from different backgrounds who share a great passion for John Clare and an in-depth interest in his life and works. This website has been set up to bring together all those who wish to share in this experience and to provide a 'hub' for such. Here you will find links, events, news and much more regarding various aspects of interest in our great poet. If you wish to submit anything for publication on this site, or if you have any questions, please do get in touch, our email address can be found on our Contact Us page. 

We look forward to sharing our new site with you.

Excerpt from 'July' - The Shepherds Calendar, John Clare.



Beneath the elderns village shade

Oer her well curb leans the maid

To draw the brimming bucket up

While passing boy to beg a sup

Will stop his roll or rocking cart

And the maidens gentle heart....