Amwell House, Ware, UK
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N 51° 48.474 W 000° 01.837
30U E 704699 N 5743843
Built c1750 for John Scott and his father
Waymark Code: WM2WFY
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/31/2007
Views: 22
From Wikipedia:
John Scott (January 9, 1730 – December 12, 1783), known as Scott of Amwell, was a wealthy Quaker who lived at Amwell in Hertfordshire, England. He is now remembered mainly for his pastoral verse – his Poetical Works were published in 1782 – and his friendship with Samuel Johnson. He was also one of William Blake's patrons.
In his time he was celebrated for the grotto he built at Amwell. He was actively involved in the politics of his day. He was a friend also of John Hoole, another of Johnson's circle and a translator and dramatist, who was his first biographer.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Ware Council
Individual Recognized: John Scott, Quaker Poet
Physical Address: Amwell House Ware, Herts United Kindom SG12 9UT
Web Address: Not listed
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