The Archive

Tom Rhymer’s Later Diaries 7 February 1819 A sharp morning with frost still in the ground, though easing as the day went on. The first coach came in well and we kept the change quick. Byron said the road beyond the ridge was firm though uneven in places. The yard easier for the cold and…

Tom Rhymer’s Diary — Early Summer (with Byron) Monday, 30 June 1800 The weather holding fair and the road firm though much cut with ruts where it has dried hard. The first coaches came through in good order and made better time over the rise. Byron delayed us a short while over two parcels but…