Emmonsails Heath is located in Northamptonshire, England close to the Helpston village. Helpston is where John Clare, the author of the poem, was born in 1793 and spent much of his childhood and his life; he is buried in the churchyard of St. Botolph's. The area of Helpston was a small village consisting mostly of farmland and the lower class. The name Helpston is Anglo-Saxon and means the farmstead settled by Help, which is a personal name in Old English.

Ordered to be built by William the Conquerer in the center of his London fortress in the 1070s. The tower was used to guard royal possessions and the royal family in times of war and rebellion. It was also used to imprison enemies and rivals of the royal family, making it a symbol of fear. The tower is subject to many legends and myths, as some royals were murdered or went missing inside it. Today the Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. 

Percy Shelley alludes to the tower of London in his poem "The Mask of Anarchy," stating: 

Salisbury is a cathedral city located in Wiltshire, England. Wiltshire is a region in southwest England, about three hours from London. A well known feature of the city is Salisbury Cathedral, which was built in the thirteenth century. In the 1940s, factories across England were destroyed by the Germans, so shadow factories were built in Salisbury to produce British aircrafts used in World War II. 

Germany is a country located in Central Europe, neighboring several other countries such as France, Austria, and Poland. The German Confederation was first formed in 1815 after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the end of the Napoleonic Wars, but Germany did not become a nation-state until 1871. Germany became involved in World War I in 1914, declaring war on Russia and becoming the leader of the Central Powers.

Background 

London

London is the capital od England and the United Kingdom. It is located on the Thames River. The name "London" has also referred to the metopolis surrounding the core city of London, which includes Esses, Surrey, Kent, and others. 

Derbyshire is located in the Midlands of England. Derbyshire is known for its exquisite country side, specifically the Peak District. The Peak District is beautiful moorland with hills and rivers. Besides its wonderful natural scenery, Derbyshire is also known for its grand houses. There are many grand houses dating back to the 15th century. For example, in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth arrives at the fictional estate known as "Pemberely".

Dorset is a coastal county located in Southwest England along the English Channel. Dorset is known for the "Jurassic Coast," a large stretch of its coastline that has revealed fossils from a span of over 185 million years. The county itself is widely regarded as an extraordinarily beautiful region, with tourism being a large part of their economy since agriculture began to decline in the area. Although not mentioned specifically in the excerpt of Sense and Sensibility we read for class, Delaford, the fictional estate from the novel, is largely influenced by Dorset.

Parthenope is the name of an Ancient Greek settlement, where Naples, Italy is located today. This colony was created in the 8th century B.C and played an important role in establishing civilizations that would soon become the Roman Empire.