Oxford, England dates all the way back to the Saxon settlement. The University of Oxford was developed in the 12th century and was a main attraction to the city of Oxford. In English Civil War and Reformation and underwent several sieges. In Mansfied Park Oxford is where Edmund attended school when he left the estate to become a Clergy Man. Oxford is also the place where Jane Austen's father attended school to become a Clergy Man.
Bath, Somerset, Engalnd was named after the anceint Roman bath houses. It was founded by the Romans in the 1st Century AD. The Austen's moved to Bath after they lived in Steventon and according to sources Jane was unhappy with the move to Bath. After living there for a little while Geroge Austen passed away from a forty-eight hour illness at severnty-five.
Peterborough is mentioned in MP on p 265 and p 290 (2nd ed.).
The "Deep South" is a term used to refer to a region of the Southeastern United States typically considered to include Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina, with some definitions including Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina, as well. This term came about to describe the Southern states that were the most deeply rooted and reliant on slavery; in the 1800s and early 1900s, the region was also referred to as the "Cotton states" for this reason.
Ben Lomond is a mountain on the shore of Loch Lomond and lies within two parks, one of which being the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park dedicated to those who lost their lives during the two World Wars. The park opened in 1997 on Veterans Day, or rather known as Armistice Day. Of course, these events had not happened yet at the time Dorothy Wordsworth visited the mountain. She describes that it was “not seen standing in such majestic company” as another mountain in England.
Windermere, located in the lakes district, is the largest lake in England at 10.5 miles long. There is also a town called Windermere located a mile from the lake's shore. Windermere is the most popular area in the lakes district and has many attractions for visitors. It became a popular tourist attraction in 1847 when the Kendal and Windermere railway branch was built, which connected Windermere to the main rail system and made it more accessible to visitors.
Dumlanrig Castle is located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is a large, 17th century castle with 120 rooms and 4 towers. It currently is open to the public at set times, and contains a notable art collection and cafe.
