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Blenheim oranges

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AuthorThomas, Edward (1878-1917)
TitleBlenheim oranges
NotesWritten while resting from mathematical training in London at his parents' home. Lines 17-24 recall Edward Thomas' affection for the old London houses of his youth. This manuscript is untitled but it is labeled 'Blenheim Oranges' in 'Edward Thomas Collected Poems'. This is after the title provided by Edward Thomas to in a letter to Eleanor Farjeon of 19 September 1916.
Item DateAugust 1916
Creation placeBalham, London, England (Google Maps)
File typeImage
Item sourceLeaf
Item mediumPaper
Writing mediumPen
ContentPoem
Collection IDThe Edward Thomas Collection: 41
Repository nameCardiff University Library Archive
Repository address
Information Services, Cardiff University
P.O. Box 430
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
UK
Repository URLhttp://www.cf.ac.uk/insrv/libraries/scolar/index.html
CataloguerAlisa Miller
FilenameETCAR_41_134.jpg
CopyrightCardiff University Library Archive / The Edward Thomas Literary Estate
Digital repositoryThe First World War Poetry Digital Archive
Reference URLhttp://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/collections/item/2200