Author: Dartington Trust

Percy Cane came to work at Dartington in 1946 with an established and impressive body of work behind him - and built the York stone steps in our gardens, amongst other features.

For nearly 40 years the performance and teaching of the arts at Dartington Hall was largely developed and shaped by Peter Cox.

At a critical time in our history, Peter Sutcliffe joined the organisation as Director and General Manager. Without him Dartington Hall’s enterprises - commercial and charitable - might not have survived.

If you stop for a moment as you walk through the buildings or gardens of Dartington, you will almost certainly find yourself looking at a feature that has been funded by Richard.

For many years and for many people Robin was the fount of all knowledge concerning the history of Dartington Hall in his capacity as Records Officer.

Tanner, an artist, was the son of a Wiltshire joiner and studied at Goldsmiths College, London. He was also a conservationist, pacifist and socialist, in the William Morris mould.

Roger lived for a period with his wife Paula at Shinner’s Bridge Farm, which is now part of The Shops at Dartington, where he pioneered the production of apple juice in the UK.

Roy Truby was a talented musician and teacher at Dartington for very many years, having arrived here from teaching in Launceston, Cornwall.

At the age of 35 and with no experience as a schoolmaster, Royston was invited by the Dartington Hall Trustees to be Headmaster of Dartington Hall School.

Rudolf von Laban (1879-1958) was born in Bratislava, Hungary and became a great dancer and teacher. His influence on dance is still seen today.