Skiddaw

Located just north of Keswick, it is the fourth highest mountain in England. A popular place for excursions by the Southeys and their friends, most notably a bonfire held to celebrate the victory at Waterloo in 1815.

Queen Hithe

Home of Thomas Hill, book-collector and part-proprietor of the Monthly Mirror. Southey, who admired Hill’s collection of English poetry, was an occasional visitor.