Preserving Wordsworth's Literary Legacy: Lake District Home Secured for the Public
Renowned poet William Wordsworth's historic Rydal Mount and Gardens has been saved from neglect, ensuring the public can continue to experience his literary legacy.
In a landmark move, the Wordsworth Trust has secured the future of William Wordsworth's beloved Lake District home, Rydal Mount and Gardens, preserving a cherished piece of literary history for generations to come. The property, which was marketed for over £2.5 million, will remain open to the public under the trust's management, safeguarding Wordsworth's legacy and the natural landscape that inspired his timeless works.
For decades, Rydal Mount and Gardens served as the family home of the renowned Romantic poet, where he hosted renowned figures like Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and worked on his epic autobiographical poem, The Prelude. However, in recent years, a decline in visitor numbers had threatened the property's future, raising the specter of Wordsworth's beloved home falling into the same
Quelle: The Guardian
