Thomas De Quincey
(1785-1859)
Died aged c. 74
Wikidata WikipediaThomas Penson De Quincey (/də ˈkwɪnsi/; 15 August 1785 – 8 December 1859) was an English writer, essayist, and literary critic, best known for his Confessions of an English Opium-Eater (1821). Many scholars suggest that in publishing this work De Quincey inaugurated the tradition of addiction literature in the West.
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Commemorated on 4 plaques
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Thomas de Quincy 1785-1859 wrote 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater' in this house
36 Tavistock Street, Westminster, WC2, London, United Kingdom where they wrote 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater'
Portico Library - 1806 Thomas Harrison architect (1744-1829) Richard Cobden John Dalton Elizabeth Gaskell Sir Robert Peel Thomas de Quincey Peter Mark Roget were readers here
Charlotte Street, Manchester, United Kingdom where they read
Thomas de Quincey [full inscription unknown]
79 Renfield Street, G2 1LP, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they was
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The Lion. Dating from before 1618, the premier coaching on the London-Holyhead route. Famous visitors include Charles Dickens, Paganini, William IV, Jenny Lind, D'Quincy, Madame Tussaud, Disraeli. Particular features of note include Adam Ballroom & Tapestry Lounge
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom where they stayed