Thomas Carlyle, the sage of Chelsea

Title

Thomas Carlyle, the sage of Chelsea

Genre

Feature

TX Date

15 Aug 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:50:18

Description

The Sage of Chelsea: Thomas Carlyle. Sean Street visits the home of 19th-century writer, Thomas Carlyle, at 24 Cheyne Row, London. Includes readings from Carlyle’s work and from the diaries of his wife Jane (by Dominic Allan and Joanne Dynan respectively); tour of the house with Bruce Holford-Walker, National Trust. Introductory announcer is Richard Gwynn.

Contributors

Sean Street; Dominic Allan; Joanne Dynan; Bruce Holford-Walker; Richard Gwynn

Keywords

London; Writers; Literature; Diaries; Thomas Carlyle; Jane Carlyle; Houses; Nineteenth century; National Trust; Chelsea

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