Armitt Talk Series 2024: Robert Southey at 250: Commemorating Keswick's Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate Robert Southey was a bestselling poet of the Romantic period, known for his epic poetry, critical reviews, and biographies and histories of famous individuals and events. He lived in Keswick with his family for forty years and was an important part of the town’s community. In this talk, Dr Charlotte May, Trustee of Keswick Museum, will explore what Southey’s literary legacy means for Keswick, and how Keswick Museum is commemorating the life and works of this important writer.