Farringford - Lord Tennyson's residence on the Isle of Wight

Sketch of poet Alfred Tennyson published one year after his death in 1892, seated in his favorite arbor at his Farringford House home in the village of Freshwater, Isle of Wight.

It was also the home of Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson who resided here during much of his tenure as Poet laureate until his death in 1892.

Tennyson wrote fondly of his beloved home. For example, Tennyson wrote:

"...far from noise and smoke of town, close to the ridge of a noble down,

you'll have no scandal while you dine, just honest talk and wholesome wine"

References

1. ↑ Farringford: The House of Tennyson official website

External links

• Farringford Hotel Website
• Farringford House, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, BBC, h2g2, 8th September 2004.

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