The Traherne Association welcomes you to this site which celebrates and promotes the life and work of the poet and spiritual writer Thomas Traherne (c1637 - 1674).

When I came into the Country, and being seated among silent Trees, had all my Time in mine own Hands, I resolved to spend it all, whatever it cost me, in search of Happiness, and to satiate that burning Thirst which Nature had rekindled in me from my Youth. (Centuries of Meditations, III, 46)

Find out more about Tom Denny’s Traherne windows in The Audley Chapel of Hereford Cathedral

The Traherne Association welcomes you to this site which celebrates and promotes the life and work of the poet and spiritual writer Thomas Traherne.

Traherne in Depth offers some biographical detail about Traherne and his writings, with some extracts to enjoy. Students/researchers will also find lists of editions and books about Traherne under Reading Lists. Further material of interest can be found on The Oxford Traherne website.

Links will take you to other sites of Traherne interest.

Under Resources you will find Each Jubilant Chord which lists some of the many settings of Traherne’s writing to music, Liturgical provision for the commemoration of Traherne, links to some recent Traherne talks and presentations, and some Inspirations.

The site is maintained by members of The Traherne Association, which is based in Hereford.

We hope that you find our website to be both interesting and informative.

If you wish to apply for membership or membership renewal please click here

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