Author: Dartington Trust

To give freedom for creative expression to the artist, within the framework of a sound administration, calls for the highest of intellectual qualities and the deepest of human understanding. Chris had both.

David Lack's ‘The Life of the Robin’ was, and 60 years later still is, the most influential and comprehensive book written on the bird that has become one of Britain’s emblems.

The Pitman family came to Dartington in December 1945, with Bert working for Parsonage and Barton farms and his wife Edna asked to help out at Dartington Hall School nursery for two weeks. These two weeks lasted nearly 30 years...

For many years Elizabeth attended the Summer School, not as an organiser, an eminent teacher, or a performer but simply as a visitor finding something special at Dartington.

In the 1930s highly respected weaver Elizabeth Peacock was commissioned to produce wall hangings for the Great Hall to alleviate the acoustic problems.

Florence came to Dartington in her twenties, when she answered a job advertisement for a secretary for the general office in the newly formed Art Department, and became pivotal to the Dartington Playgoers.

Frank Crook was the manager of Barton Farm on the Dartington estate in the 1920s, and oversaw a revolutionary and perhaps controversial milking experiment.

Frank Thrower was the creator and chief designer of Dartington Glass - one of Dartington’s most celebrated commercial enterprises.

During George’s time at Dartington - as a long-serving foreman and enthusiastic cellist - he was held not only in great affection but also as someone who exemplified the Elmhirst’s vision for Dartington.

Helen Glatz was a hard-working and dedicated musician and teacher at our College of Arts and Summer School who wove herself into the fabric of Dartington life.