Alfred Wallis Walks – Explore St Ives with Matilda Webb

Step back in time with Matilda Webb, author of Alfred Wallis Child Pauper To Artistic Luminary and explore the harbour, streets, and landmarks of St Ives through the eyes of Alfred Wallis, who lived there from 1882 to 1942.

Drawing on extensive research from her in-depth biography, Matilda will guide you to the places where Wallis and his family lived and worked after moving to St Ives in 1882. See the views, streets, and harbour scenes that inspired some of his most iconic paintings, and visit the historic grave where Wallis was laid to rest in 1942. The walk concludes at the Fishermen’s Lodge on the Wharf, a historic gathering place used for generations by Wallis’s descendants.

What You’ll Experience

• Walk through the streets and neighborhoods that shaped Wallis’s life

• Explore sites that inspired his distinctive paintings

• Visit Wallis’s final resting place and learn about his legacy

• Hear stories about his family, the local community, and St Ives cultural history

• Conclude the walk at the historic Fishermen’s Lodge, used by Wallis's family for generations

Practical Details

• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

• Group Size: From 1 to 20 people (price varies by group size)

• Custom Timing: Please get in touch to discuss your preferred time, date, and any special requirements

Why Choose a Wallis Walk?

• Expert Insight: Led by Matilda Webb, an authority on Alfred Wallis and St Ives artistic history

• Engaging and Informative: Combines storytelling, local history, and visual references to Wallis’s work

• Personalized Experience: Walks can be adapted to suit different group sizes, interests, and accessibility needs

• Memorable Connection: Bring Wallis’s life and art to life in the very streets and views that inspired him

Book Your Walk

Explore the St Ives that shaped Alfred Wallis’s life and work. To book your walk or discuss your preferred time and requirements, please contact Matilda Webb.