see pages [15], [21], [27], [31]
Aldworth
see [page 33]
In the autumn of 1859, “The Idylls of the King” were first issued in their original form, being four in number: Enid, Vivien, Elaine, and Guinevere, and from their publication until the end of Tennyson’s life his fame and popularity continued without a check. During the next few years the poet spent much time in travelling, but in 1868 he laid the foundation-stone of a new residence, named Aldworth, about two miles from Haslemere, which became his second home—
You came, and look’d and loved the view
Long-known and loved by me,
Green Sussex fading into blue,
With one grey glimpse of sea.
Tennyson’s Lane
see [page 33]
On the way from Haslemere to Aldworth, it is necessary to cross a rough common covered with whin bushes to reach the long winding lane which was named Tennyson’s Lane. This was the poet’s favourite walk when living in the neighbourhood.
Tennyson’s Memorial, Beacon Hill, Freshwater
see [page 34]