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Swift's Cottage, Moor Park, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Swift's Cottage, Moor Park, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Swift's Cottage, Moor Park, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858. In the neighbourhood of Waverley Abbey is Moor Park, amongst the prominent objects of interest of which is the cottage where Swift used to sleep when he resided here with Sir William Temple. It is on the roadside, at the extremity of the park, near the Waverley gate, with a little garden before it, and bears an inscription over the door suitable to its one great literary memory; the said inscription struggling for notice with an announcement in the window which informs the thirsty passer-by that he may procure lemonade or ginger-beer within. It was in this place Swift first saw Stella, the daughter of Sir William Temple's steward, Johnson. Temple died at Moor Park in 1698; and near the east end of the house is the sun-dial under which, according to his own request, his heart was buried in a silver box, "in the garden where he used to contemplate and admire the works of nature with his beloved sister, the Lady Giffard...Sir William's secretary was Jonathan Swift. Lady Giffard's waiting-maid was poor Stella". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting history of Swift's Cottage in Moor Park, Surrey, as depicted in this photograph taken by Mr. Liddiard of Farnham in 1858. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Waverley Abbey, Moor Park boasts a rich literary past, with Swift's Cottage being one of its most notable treasures. Swift, the renowned satirist and author of "Gulliver's Travels," spent time at Moor Park in the late 17th century as the secretary to Sir William Temple. It is believed that it was during this period that Swift first laid eyes on Stella, the daughter of Sir William's steward, whom he later fell deeply in love with. The quaint cottage, located at the park's entrance, is a humble abode with a garden before it. The inscription above the door pays homage to its most famous resident, while an advertisement for lemonade and ginger-beer catches the eye of the modern-day passerby. Sir William Temple, who died at Moor Park in 1698, is buried near the east end of the house, under a sun-dial, as per his request. The sun-dial stands in the garden where he once contemplated the works of nature with his beloved sister, Lady Giffard. The intricate web of connections between Swift, Sir William, Lady Giffard, and Stella adds an extra layer of intrigue to this charming cottage. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of literary greatness and romantic encounters. The image captures the essence of Swift's Cottage, a testament to the rich history that lies within the walls of Moor Park.
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