Sculptor Vincent Gray has been selected for the Shelly Memorial commission, the public artwork that will celebrate the Romantic and radical poet in Horsham, the town most associated with his birth place and early years.

SMP secretary Carol Hayton presents some surprising Shelley connections.

The Shelley Memorial Project are delighted to announce the four artists who have been shortlisted for the commission of the public artwork that will commemorate Percy Bysshe Shelley.

SMP Chairperson David Hide reflects on our sellout Celelbration of poetry event at St Margaret’s Church, Warnham, on Saturday 14th October 2023

Mark Ramey, winner of the 2023 Shelley Memorial Project poetry prize, explains more about the real-life figure who provided the inspiration for his winning poem, Lilla.

Poet Paul Francis, commended in last year’s SMP poetry competition and runner up this year, reflects on his competition experience, Shelley’s legacy, and the power of poetry to swell the voice of protest.

Worthing resident and long term project supporter Dorothy Macedo explains why she has chosen to add her name to our ever-increasing supporters list.