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Charles Lamb / Mackery End
CHARLES LAMB English writers farmhouse at Mackery End, Hertfordshire
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1775 1834 Chickens Farm House Farm Yard Hertfordshire Lamb Places Wheel Barrow
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.7cm (9.3" x 7")
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1. Title: "Charles Lamb's Mackery End: A Peek into the English Writer's Rural Retreat" Charles Lamb (1775-1834), the renowned English essayist, literary critic, and poet, is often associated with the bustling streets of London. However, his connection to the countryside, particularly to the picturesque farmhouse at Mackery End in Hertfordshire, is an essential aspect of his biography. This evocative image, captured by an unknown photographer in 1834, offers a glimpse into Lamb's tranquil rural haven. The scene unfolds in the farmyard of Mackery End, where a horse-drawn cart stands near the gate. The simple, red-brick farmhouse, with its gabled roof and white-washed walls, sits serenely in the background. A wheelbarrow, filled with hay or firewood, is positioned to the side, while a horse, perhaps having completed its chores, grazes nearby. The farmyard is alive with the sounds of rural life: the clucking of chickens, the gentle whinnying of the horse, and the distant lowing of cattle. Charles Lamb purchased Mackery End in 1801, seeking refuge from the noise and chaos of London. He shared the farmhouse with his sister, Mariam Lamb, and her husband, Thomas Grimshaw. The peaceful surroundings provided Lamb with the inspiration for many of his works, including his famous essay "Dream Children," which was inspired by the farm's apple trees. This photograph, taken over a century after Lamb's time at Mackery End, invites us to imagine the writer in his rural retreat, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of country life. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between literature and the land that inspired it.
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