British Author House Museums and Other Memorials: A Guide to Sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and WalesMcFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2002 - 386 pagina's The most celebrated authors of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are immortalized not only in their writing but also in the museums, libraries, and other memorials dedicated in their honor. Over 300 sites devoted to 40 authors are covered in this guide. The sites range from restored historic homes to memorial statues. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided to help the reader reach each site; telephone numbers, admission prices, and hours are also included for the traveler's convenience. The text is illustrated with photographs from these historic and literary homes, libraries, and other important memorial locations. Postage stamps commemorating the writers are also included. |
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... daughters , Mr. Austen missed the mark concerning the infant's name . Because of his use in the same letter of the diminu- tive names , Cassy and Neddy , it is likely that he did call his second daughter Jenny , which was a pet name for ...
... Daughter , who died Dec. 19 , 1848 Aged 30 years , Anne , their Daughter , who died May 28th , 1849 , aged 29 years : She was buried at the Old Church Scarborough . Also of Charlotte , their Daughter ; wife of the Rev'd . A.B. Nicholls ...
... daughter , Elizabeth , and her husband , Thomas Nash . New Place , Shakespeare's last home , seems to have outgrown ... daughter and her family . However , he also settled a generous amount of money and one house on his second daughter ...
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Jane Austen Hampshire and Somerset England | 7 |
Sir James Barrie Kirriemuir Scotland and London England | 25 |
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