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This blog is dedicated to sharing knowledge surrounding the Victorian Poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). Tennyson was an English Poet from Lincolnshire who became Poet Laureate after William Wordsworth in 1850. His most famous poem, the elegy In Memoriam A.H.H was a favourite of Prince Albert, and later a source of great consolation to Queen …

Frederick Tennyson (1807-1898)

TW: Domestic violence, threats of violence and abuse Frederick Tennyson was the eldest living brother of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. He was born on 5th June 1807 in Louth, Lincolnshire to George Clayton Tennyson and Elizabeth Tennyson (née Fytche). His father was a clergyman and was Reverend for Somersby and Bag Enderby, and they lived in …

Elizabeth Tennyson (née Fytche) (1780-1865)

TW: mentions of animal cruelty, and domestic abuse unknown artist; Elizabeth Tennyson, nee Fytche (1781-1865), Mother of Alfred Tennyson; The Collection: Art & Archaeology in Lincolnshire (Usher Gallery); http://www.artuk.org/artworks/elizabeth-tennyson-nee-fytche-17811865-mother-of-alfred-tennyson-82132 Early life, Marriage and Children Elizabeth Fytche was born in Louth, Lincolnshire in 1780. Her father, Stephen Fytche, was the Vicar of St James’ Church, Louth …

George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831)

TW: Mentions of depression, alcoholism, drug-use, suicide and self harm. Clayton, G.; George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831), Father of Alfred Tennyson; The Collection: Art & Archaeology in Lincolnshire (Usher Gallery); http://www.artuk.org/artworks/george-clayton-tennyson-17781831-father-of-alfred-tennyson-82130 Early Life Alfred Tennyson’s father was Reverend Dr. George Clayton Tennyson. George was born to George Tennyson (Senior) and Mary Tennyson (née Turner) in December …