AN 18th century Quaker meeting house in South Tynedale has been given a literary twist.

For artist Julie Livsey has used inspirational words from Quaker texts to create a new art installation inside the historic building at Coanwood.

The walls of the meeting house have been adorned with words such as ‘trust,’ ‘truth,’ ‘caring’ and ‘eternity.’

She has used natural materials, such as sheep’s wool, dandelion seed heads, swans’ down and horsehair, while taking meticulous care of the building, which is still used by Quakers today.

Indeed, when Quakers from the district gathered for a recent meeting, they were delighted to see Julie’s installation.

Julie, who joined the Quakers for their recent worship meeting, said: “I was inspired by the meeting house when I came across it quite by chance whilst out walking.

“I felt a sense of presence in this secluded, simple building which is so unchanged by the passing centuries.”

Quakers believe we can all find nourishment in a sense of inner stillness which may be found in music, nature, walking and art.

Quakers make time to find this inner stillness in their meetings for worship. This takes them to a deep place, to help them respond more creatively and purposefully to their lives and the wider world.

The installation is part of the ongoing Haltwhistle Walking Festival this autumn, and is open until the end of October.