Southey Collection

Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland
View of Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland. Bell Rock is also known as the Inchcape Rock (made famous by a poem by Robert Southey)

The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Creator: Peter Graham
The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Illustration to a ballad of the same name by Robert Southey, published in 1802. A warning bell for shipping had been installed on a dangerous sandstone reef off

ENGLAND: POETS, 1815. A breakfast party in 1815 at the home of the poet Samuel Rogers (1765-1855). Among the guests are, from left: William Wordsworth, Robert Southey, Samuel Coleridge

Robert Southey - British
3769189 Robert Southey - British; (add.info.: Robert Southey-British poet and writer. Friend of Coleridge. Poet Laureate. 1774-1843.); Lebrecht Authors

Joan of Arc: I have heard strange voices in the wind. (litho)
1074487 Joan of Arc: I have heard strange voices in the wind. (litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Home of Southey, Greta Hall, near Keswick, wheres T Coleridge also lived for a time (b / w photo)
5989169 The Home of Southey, Greta Hall, near Keswick, wheres T Coleridge also lived for a time (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Byron, Southey, Scott, Coleridge, Keats, Montgomery (engraving)
969779 Byron, Southey, Scott, Coleridge, Keats, Montgomery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byron, Southey, Scott, Coleridge, Keats, Montgomery)

House at Corston, Bath (colour litho)
3642685 House at Corston, Bath (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House at Corston, Bath. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Greta-Hall, Southeys House (engraving)
1616948 Greta-Hall, Southeys House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greta-Hall, Southeys House)

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO191292 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire (engraving)
3649020 City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire)

Residence of Southey, the Poet (engraving)
3654536 Residence of Southey, the Poet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Southey, the Poet)

Bishop Hatto and the Rats, ca. 1866-67. Creator: Henry Marsh
Bishop Hatto and the Rats, ca. 1866-67. After John La Farge

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

In the Dissenters Disused Burial Ground at Bunhill Fields, c1935. Creator: Taylor
In the Dissenters Disused Burial Ground at Bunhill Fields, c1935. Bunhill Fields former burial ground in Islington, central London

Portrait of the poet Robert Southey (1774-1843). Private Collection

Robert Southey, English poet, 19th century. Southey (1774-1843) belonged to the Romantic movement and was one of the Lake Poets

Robert Southey, 1774-1843. English poet of the romantic school and Poet Laureate

The Fraserian Circle. A 19Th Century Group Of Literary Characters. Frontispiece From The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Published 1898

Southey Street, Keswick, Cumbria
Southey Street, Keswick, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. Date: 1960s

Memorial plaque, Westward Ho Junior School, WW1
Memorial plaque at Westward Ho junior school, in memory of comrades who gave their lives during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Southey Greta Hall
SOUTHEYs home at Greta Hall in the Lake District. Date: 1774

Southey Birthplace
SOUTHEYs birthplace in Wine Street, Bristol. Date: 1774

Robert Southey
ROBERT SOUTHEY poet (laureate) and historian Date: 1774 - 1843

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English poet and man of letters. Oil on canvas, 1795, by Peter Vandyke

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) English poet born at Cockermouth, Cumbria. Succeeded Robert Southey as Poet Laureate in 1843. Engraving from National Portrait Gallery (London, 1833)

REGINALD SOUTHEY (1835-1899). English physician. Posed with the skeletons and skulls of a human and an ape. Photograph by Charles Lutwidge Dodson (Lewis Carroll), 1857

FAMOUS WRITERS. Fictitious group portrait of famous British writers. From left: Thomas Moore, Lord Byron, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Southey, Felicia Hemans, and Percy Bysshe Shelly

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English man of letters. Pencil, chalk and wash drawing, 1804, by Henry Edridge

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English poet and man of letters. Stipple engraving, English, 1814

Dick Whittington by Charles Folkard. In a short time he had no further disturbance from the rats and mice. A fairy tale by Robert Southey 1923

Goldilocks / Fairy Tales
The three bears at the table where they discover their porridge has been eaten. Traditional tale originally worked on by Robert Southey

Goldilocks / Fairy Book
The three bears discover that their porridge has been eaten. Traditional tale originally worked on by Robert Southey

British Ballad, Rudiger
RUDIGER. Ballad by Robert Southey (1774 - 1843) On the banks of the Rhine sits a palace. A boat or small barge makes toward the shore, drawn by a Swan and carrying an unknown soldier (Rudiger)

ROBERT SOUTHEY 1774-1843
ROBERT SOUTHEY English poet and man of letters. Remebered more for his shorter works, than his epic poems such as Madoc

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Robert Southey was a renowned poet and writer, known for his contributions to English literature. Born in Bristol, England, he lived an eventful life filled with creativity and intellectual pursuits. One of Southey's notable works is "The Inchcape Rock, " inspired by the Bell Rock Lighthouse near Arbroath, Scotland. This poem tells the tale of a warning bell placed on a rock in the sea that saves sailors from shipwrecks. It showcases Southey's ability to weave captivating stories through his words. In 1815, Samuel Rogers hosted a breakfast party attended by esteemed poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, Washington Irving, Lord Byron - and Robert Southey himself. This gathering symbolized the close-knit community of literary minds during that era. Southey's fascination with history led him to write about Joan of Arc in one of his lithographs titled "I have heard strange voices in the wind. " Through this artwork, he delves into her mystical experiences and portrays her as an enigmatic figure. Greta Hall near Keswick served as both Southey's residence and that of his friend T Coleridge at one point. The house became synonymous with their creative endeavors and intellectual discussions. It stands as a testament to their friendship and shared passion for literature, part of an engraving featuring prominent poets like Byron, Scott, Coleridge, Keats, Montgomery - all influential figures who shaped English poetry during their time. This engraving highlights Southey's significance among these literary giants. Another significant location associated with Southey is Corston House in Bath. A color lithograph captures its beauty while reminding us that it held importance in his life journey. "The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder" is another notable work published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 which showcased Southey's wit and social commentary through poetic storytelling.