When Palmer met Blake

On October 9th 1824 Samuel Palmer’s ‘never to be forgotten first interview’ with William Blake took place at Fountain Court, a tall, plain and rather morose red brick building on the Strand. This first meeting was to have a profound effect on the young artist and would create a friendship that lasted until Blake’s death three years later at the age of 70.

This film was made possible with the help of Reigate College and in particular Sara, Oscar and Charlotte.