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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 42 MIN

Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey - Newstead Abbey - Annesley Hall

from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving

In which we follow the tender yet poignant tale of Lord Byron’s youthful affection for Mary Chaworth at the neighbouring Annesley Hall, where ancient halls and neglected gardens breathe the nostalgic air of a bygone romance. The narrative unfolds with gentle melancholy as the poet’s recollections waver between passionate boyhood dreams and the sober realities of life's changing fortunes, casting a lingering shadow over the once bright morning star of Annesley.

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