Correspondence regarding Robert Pollok's grave in Southampton
28 Nov 1984 - 14 Nov 1985
Archives
Find it!
Total copies: 1
Letters regarding the possible relocation of Robert Pollok's gravestone in Old Millbrook Churchyard, Southampton.
Title:
Correspondence regarding Robert Pollok's grave in Southampton
Date of work:
28 Nov 1984 - 14 Nov 1985
Reference number:
3049
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
DOC
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright:
General notes:
Robert Pollok (1798 - 1827) was a poet born in Eaglesham, educated in Mearns. He wrote the epic poem 'The Course of Time' which sold 78000 copies by 1868. Robert suffered from prolonged ill health and died in Southampton on 18 September 1827 while travelling to Italy where it was hoped his health would improve. He was buried in Old Millbrook Churchyard, Southampton. There is a monument to Robert at Loganswell.
Topics:
Language:
English
Record number:
9265393
Find it!
Total copies: 1