Wordsworth treasures donated to poet`s Lake District home
(The Guardian Books News)

Collection includes family Bible and two portraits that have never been put on displayA treasure trove of newly discovered items belonging to William Wordsworth, one of England´s greatest poets, have been given to his Lake District home by his descendants.The collection includes two portraits that have not been seen for generations and have never before appeared on public display. They were donated to the English Romantic poet´s home, Rydal Mount, near Ambleside. Related: Poem of the week: from The Prelude by William Wordsworth Continue reading...