Tuesday 2 February 2010

Martineau Guest House

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The Martineau Guest House on Front Street, Tynemouth is named after Harriet Martineau (June 12, 1802 – June 27, 1876) . Harriet was a social reformer and author who lived in the house during the 1840's and whilst there wrote at least three books, including a novel about the Haitian slave leader Toussaint L'Ouverture.

1 comment:

  1. I like the reflection I see in the shop window.

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