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Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown. Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown. Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Byron's "Tomb" at Harrow, 1862. The poet Byron spent many boyhood hours in the churchyard of St Mary's, Harrow On The Hill, while a pupil at nearby Harrow School. Years later, after his 5-year-old daughter Allegra died, he wished to have a stone set up here in her memory. There is, he wrote in May 1822, a spot in the church-yard, near the footpath, on the brow of the hill looking towards Windsor, and a tomb under a large tree (bearing the name of Peachie, or Peachey), where I used to sit for hours and hours when a boy. This was my favourite spot'. However the Rector of Harrow, the Revd John William Cunningham, and the churchwardens considered Byron so immoral, they refused the stone, citing Allegra's illegitimacy which was compounded by the identification of the father's name (it's also likely Byron's infamous immorality helped sway their decision.) Allegra was buried in an unmarked plot outside the door of the South Porch of the church. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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In this evocative photograph from 1862, the tomb of the renowned Romantic poet Lord Byron stands proudly in the churchyard of St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill. Byron, who spent many hours as a boy in this very spot while attending Harrow School, had a deep connection to this place. Years later, after the tragic death of his 5-year-old daughter Allegra in 1822, Byron wished to honor her memory with a tomb in the churchyard. He identified a favorite spot, a tomb under a large tree bearing the name "Peachie" or "Peachey," where he had spent countless hours as a boy. However, due to Byron's controversial reputation and Allegra's illegitimacy, the Rector of Harrow and the churchwardens refused his request. Despite this rejection, Byron's wish for his daughter was not forgotten. Allegra was eventually buried in an unmarked plot outside the door of the South Porch of the church. This photograph, taken over four decades later, captures the serene beauty of Byron's beloved spot, with the tomb standing as a testament to the enduring power of the poet's connection to this place. The image conveys a sense of quiet reflection, inviting us to ponder the complexities of Byron's life and the enduring allure of his poetry. The exact creator of this photograph remains unknown, but it offers a poignant glimpse into the history of this hallowed ground and the lasting impact of Byron's presence on the landscape of Harrow on the Hill.
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