Welcome to the Nottingham Byron Web Archive
The Archive provides access to interactive resources related to Byron's life and works in Nottinghamshire, drawing on selected materials generously provided by Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, as well as from other partner institutions and private individuals. This site has been designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of students, teachers and researchers. In addition to the facsimiles, we are pleased to include introductory resources, teaching and learning suggestions, further contextual materials and links to other online resources.
The archive would not be possible without the contributions of various institutions and individuals who own the works contained herein. In order to ensure the sustainability and growth of the archive, please respect their rights. In accessing the archive, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions of copyright. Please also take a moment to consult the acknowledgements page, which recognises the many groups and individuals whose support and expertise of have made this project possible.
I hope that you enjoy your visit,
Dr. Matt Green
Director, Centre for the Study of Byron and Romanticism
Byron's Southwell Home, Burgage Manor
As drawn by Elizabeth Pigot
Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, Newstead Abbey.
Used with permission.
Digital Facsimiles of early poetry and letters written in Byron's hand, as well as other documents authored or collected by Elizabeth Pigot.
Typeset transcripts of the manuscripts with details of additions, deletions and other alterations. This section includes annotations detailing the historical context in which the manuscripts were produced as well as production history and links to online editions.
Additional artefacts from Byron's life and milieu, including his weight-loss diet, prescribed by Dr. Benjamin Hutchinson, and Elizabeth Pigot's The Wonderful History of Lord Byron & His Dog.
Web-lectures, podcasts and more. Currently includes 'Byron in Nottinghamshire', a web-lecture in five parts, presented by Geoffrey Bond, OBE.
Introducing Byron's life and friendsin Nottinghamshire.
Study Questions and Activities » »
Suggestions for getting the most out of the archive for students and teachers.
An external link to other online resources provided by the Centre for the Study of Byron and Romanticism
