Lying on the piano in Shulbrede Priory, near Haslemere in West Sussex, was the original manuscript of English composer Hubert Parry’s musical setting of William Blake’s famous poem, Jerusalem. Modern pilgrims can join a guided walk (details at the end of this article) or go self-guided. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The pilgrimage begins at William Blake’s grave in Bunhill Fields cemetery, London. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The route takes in Cowdray Castle in Midhurst, West Sussex. Way to goA downloadable map of the route is available on the British Pilgrimage Trust website, which also has details of guided Jerusalem weekends and self-guided two-day walks with accommodation in churches, plus ideas for devising your own Jerusalem pilgrimage.

Source: The Guardian November 12, 2016 12:00 UTC