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John Clare Memorial

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Location: Helpston, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Burghley House loop from Stamford

47.2km

02:55

220m

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2. Spalding and Helpston loop from Gosberton

95.7km

05:40

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3. Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – River Nene loop from Peterborough

51.6km

03:01

210m

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Charles Morrice

July 23, 2021

A few highlights in Helpston village. Phone box library, buttercross (folk would lay wares for sale on the steps), and the birthplace of and memorial to John Clare, Poet (13 July 1793 – 20 May 1864). (Wikipedia) The son of a farm labourer, he became known for his celebrations of the English countryside and sorrows at its disruption.[1] His poetry underwent major re-evaluation in the late 20th century: he is now often seen as a major 19th-century poet.[2] His biographer Jonathan Bate called Clare "the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self."

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August 29, 2024

Good stopping point on this route, shaded by trees , time to cool down, take a sip from your drink bottle, munch a bar, and contemplate the meaning of John Clare's words. Meditate upon his greatest wish to be at home with family and friends as he anticipates his death but note his optimism when, though linking death to winter, he draws on the symbolism of the evergreen laurel and plays with the word "leaves". And so by now it is time for you to leave and hope you are not to be further occupied waiting for a train at the Helpston crossing. Happy Cycling - its lovely country.

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Location: Helpston, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

John Clare Memorial

1. Burghley House loop from Stamford

2. Spalding and Helpston loop from Gosberton

3. Orton Mere Canoe Slalom Course – River Nene loop from Peterborough

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