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 … Continue reading Elizabeth Tennyson (née Fytche) (1780-1865)

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 … Continue reading George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831)