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The Cowper and Newton Museum is a museum in Olney, north Buckinghamshire, England, around 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Central Milton Keynes. Celebrating the work and lives of two famous local residents: William Cowper (1731–1800), a celebrated 18th-century poet; and John Newton (1725–1807), a slave trader and subsequently a prominent ...
William Cowper (/ ˈ k uː p ər / KOO-pər; 15 November 1731 [2] / 26 November 1731 – 14 April 1800 [2] / 25 April 1800 ()) was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter.. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside.
The town has the Cowper and Newton Museum dedicated to them. The museum was adapted from Cowper's former residence, which was given to the town in 1905 by the publisher William Hill Collingridge (who had been born in the house). Newton was succeeded as curate in Olney by the biblical commentator Thomas Scott (1747–1821).
Cowper & Newton Museum: Olney: Multiple: Home of 18th-century poet William Cowper, local history exhibits, lace, and preacher John Newton: Dorney Court: Dorney: Historic house: Early Tudor manor house and gardens Haddenham Museum: Haddenham: Local: Local history, culture, farming, industry High Wycombe Chair Making Museum: High Wycombe: History ...
Bedfordshire lace can be viewed at the Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in Bedford [7] and at the Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney. [8] References External links ...
Cowper and Newton Museum; H. Haddenham Museum; M. Milton Keynes Museum; W. Wycombe Museum This page was last edited on 24 November 2019, at 23:40 (UTC). Text is ...
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Together, Cowper and Newton wrote the Olney Hymns, including one of the world's most popular hymns, Amazing Grace. Buckinghamshire is the home of various notable people in connection with whom tourist attractions have been established: for example the author Roald Dahl who included many local features and characters in his works. [30]