Derwent Island House (often called Derwent Isle House) is an 18th-century Italianate house situated on Derwent Island, Derwent Water, Keswick, Cumbria, and in the ownership of the National Trust. It is leased as a private home, but is open to the public five days a year. The interior is classical in style.
Read more about Derwent Island House: History, William Wordsworth
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He took her in his arms and there and then
Like the clean beasts, embracing from behind,
Began in joy to found the breed of men.”
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—Bible: Hebrew, Exodus 12:30.