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Home, in Pimlico, London, of Grosvenor Bedford.
Home, in Pimlico, London, of Grosvenor Bedford.
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.
The Worcestershire home of the Seward family. Southey visited in March-April 1793.
The house, near to Charles Danvers, rented by Southey and his wife from May 1802–August 1803. Their first child, Margaret, was born and died there. Her death prompted them to leave Bristol for good. In future years, Southey only returned on occasional visits.
Located between Ambleside and Grasmere, from 1813 onwards it was the home of William Wordsworth and his family.
A house built at great expense in Borrowdale, near Keswick, by Southey’s friend and erstwhile neighbour Mary Barker. The costs incurred forced Barker to retrench and move to Boulogne in April 1819.
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.
Home of Henry Herbert Southey, used by Robert Southey during his stays in London.
Southey’s residence in London during his time there in February–May 1797. His landlords were a Mr and Mrs Peacock.
The premises of Southey’s publisher, Longman.