From Suffolk to Margate: On the trail of Turner’s fire and Constable’s rain

From Suffolk to Margate: On the trail of Turner’s fire and Constable’s rain

With a new exhibition celebrating the rival artists at the Tate Britain this winter, Michael Hodges explores the parts of England that inspired some of their greatest works

From Suffolk to Margate: Exploring the landscape of Turner’s fire and Constable’s rain – UK Times

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Is this Suffolk or Essex? The River Stour marks the border but has paused its journey through the flat meadows of Dedham Vale and formed a limpid pool; gliding across it on an electric boat operated by the River Stour Trust, my county status remains indeterminate. Nature, though, is unconcerned.…