Mr Pope, in Bath, improves the design of his grotto

Reference Number

PP/199

Level of Description

Item

Title

Mr Pope, in Bath, improves the design of his grotto

Creator(s) & Administrative History

Boyce, Benjamin: Author

Extent

Pages: 11

Description

A reprint from 'Restoration and eighteenth-century literature' edited by Carroll Camden originally published 1963? There is a signed note from the author on the inside cover. The article relates to Alexander Pope's stay at Prior Park, the home of Ralph Allen in 1739 where he also met the Rev. William Borlase and Dr William Oliver. The visit possibly influenced Pope'sdesign for and the building of the grotto for his house at Twickenham.

Subject

Historic gardens