John Clare Heritage Centre

John Clare Heritage Centre
Location: 
Helpston, Northamptonshire
Lead Carpenter: 
James Brown
Architect: 
Jefferson Sheard Architects
Frame Design: 
Carpenter Oak Ltd
Details: 

A visitor centre, cafe and study centre to celebrate our 19C 'peasant' poet, John Clare. The centre, built adjacent to the poet's home, simple yet beautiful, is constructed using an oak frame, hand made clay roof and floor tiles. It was opened to the public in 2008.

  • John Clare Heritage Centre
  • External view
  • Cafe area
  • Cafe area
  • John Clare Centre - raised collar truss