Grace Darling Website
Grace Darling Website
Grace Darling Website
Grace Darling Website
www.GraceDarling.co.uk
A comprehensive resource site about legendary Victorian heroine, Grace Darling
Grace Darling Website
Grace Darling Website
A comprehensive resource site about legendary Victorian heroine, Grace Darling
The song was written from Grace's perspective, post Forfarshire wreck and in the midst of the media frenzy
that surrounded her. Even her isolation at Longstone Lighthouse could not protect her from intense public
interest. She became fearful and withdrawn. This song is a cry for help really . . Grace never thought her
actions were anything special !
The Keeper's Daughter now forms part of a much larger project
about the life of Grace Darling. More details soon.. ..
The Keeper’s Daughter
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
So stop staring at me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
What does the world want from me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
The saints of old came to light a flame from over seas.
They whispered news of great mysteries - it's in the breeze.
They carved our history - let us shout it aloud over and over
Heroes and Holy men - let’s praise them instead of me
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
So stop staring at me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
What does the world want from me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
So here I stand in the light of fame - what have I done
And everywhere people stop and stare - nowhere to run.
My life is not my own - they cut locks of my hair over and over.
Save me from this mad world - I’m not human anymore.
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
So stop staring at me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
I didn’t hold back the sea - I didn’t part the waters
What does the world want from me - I’m just the keeper’s daughter
©2012 John Pagan & John Harper
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Longstone Productions
"Grace ".. A concept trailer created (with original soundtrack) by Longstone Productions
Longstone Productions can be contacted through www.GraceDarling.co.uk
Email: john@GraceDarling.co.uk
Our interpretation develops the human aspects of the Grace Darling story beyond the historical events of 1838 and the wreck of the vessel Forfarshire in the Farne Islands.
The early Victorian age sees the rapid spread of communication by road, rail and the wider circulation of newspapers. The story quickly spreads through the nation and, by steamship, across the world. Our vision examines the influence of the media and the toll it takes on the remaining four years of Grace's short life.
From the man in the street to the Duke of Wellington and the royal throne itself, Grace is acknowledged and elevated to saintly status. From Humane Societies to money-driven profiteers she is coerced and manipulated. Pursued by artists and would-be suitors, she is offered protection from the surprising source of a duke and duchess.
How does Grace, a shy and unassuming girl deal with this relentless attention?
We invite discussion with parties interested in Grace, regarding the next stage of production. A full presentation pack is available which includes the treatment and support materials. A fully worked script is now also underway.
Her tragic death at 26 left a legacy that inspired many and galvanised support for the future RNLI.
This is the story of Grace Darling, Victorian heroine who captures the hearts and minds of a nation,
Grace. A true story that reaches out to us today.
Longstone Productions Limited ( in association with www.GraceDarling.co.uk)
