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Alfred, Lord Tennysons House at Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Alfred, Lord Tennysons House at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Date: 1910
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson's House at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England (1910) This evocative photograph captures the exterior of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's beloved residence, "Farringford," located in the picturesque village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. Tennyson, who served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1806 to 1891, spent the last 40 years of his life at this idyllic retreat. The ivy-clad walls of the house, adorned with the remnants of wisteria, provide a striking contrast to the rugged cliffs and the vast expanse of the English Channel beyond. The winding drive leading to the house adds to the sense of seclusion and tranquility, making it the perfect setting for Tennyson's creative inspiration. Tennyson's connection to the Isle of Wight began in 1853 when he purchased the estate, which included the nearby "Alfred's Tower," a cliff-top summerhouse where he would often write. The poet's affinity for the natural beauty of the island is reflected in many of his works, including "Crossing the Bar," which famously begins with the lines, "Sunset and evening star, / And one clear call for me! / And may there be no moaning of the bar, / When I put out to sea." This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the world's most celebrated poet found solace and inspiration in the tranquil surroundings of his beloved home on the Isle of Wight.
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