This is a very personal, somewhat ambiguous and perhaps over ambitious project which I first commenced almost a decade ago, encouraged by my much missed late wife Fiona. The piece, which I refer to only as “The Wall Project” at present, is a musical project primarily, ultimately to comprise of around twelve movements in different styles and forms but with a strong visual influence, initially inspired in part by Fiona’s photographic output. In her lifetime only the Prelude was completed. I have recently added two more movements, each reflecting the people and the events and activities that have shaped their lives, as I journey along Hadrian’s Wall from east to west.

This is a big piece and will take a very long time to complete. It is unlikely to reflect now the community involvement around it which I had initially envisaged, my life has changed too much but, if you stay with me, perhaps I can keep you updated on it’s progress and involve you in it’s slow journey across the country. I beg your patience and indulgence as I progress along the Wall.