When the crow flies over Claremont,
It sees both lie and true.
If your heart is pure and bold,
It shows wood’s gateway to you.
Long ago, in 1887, Lord Nelson’s mighty flagship Foudroyant crashed upon Blackpool’s North Pier where its timbers scattered upon the sands. Legend whispers that the spirit of the ship still lingers: a black crow of Claremont is said to guide wanderers to a secret wishing gate, formed from the ship’s wood.
Step into Claremont Park where tales take flight, shadows dance, and the magic of the old ship stirs once more. Gather round for storytelling, light, and enchantment, and make a wish upon the Foudroyant’s wood yourself.
Performances every 15 minutes, 6pm to 9pm, for everyone of every age.
Artists: Stephanie Ridings & Sarah Harris.
Commissioned by LeftCoast
LeftCoast delivers highly-engaging and socially-useful arts and cultural projects in Blackpool. We discover and celebrate the everyday wisdom found in the lived experience of the town’s residents and sensitively elevate the collective skills and ideas of the people that live here through creative and purposeful endeavours.
Established in 2013, we are one of 31 Creative People and Places (CPP) programmes funded by Arts Council England. We are steered by Blackpool Coastal Housing, Blackpool Council, local cultural partners, participant volunteers and community grass roots organisations. Additionally, alongside both national and international artists, we collaborate with local creatives with intrinsic knowledge of the neighbourhoods we work in.
