Thomas Hardy He was born at Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, on June 2 1840, where his father worked as a master mason and builder. From his father, he gained an appreciation of music and from his mother, an appetite for learning and the delights of the countryside about his rural home. 15 places to visit in Thomas Hardy's Dorset 1839 1896 1800 Stay in touch FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL ADDRESS COUNTRY I agree to the Red Carnation Hotels' Terms and Conditions SUBMIT We are proud to be part of a number of select and exclusive collections and memberships that share our values of outstanding service, exceptional guest experiences and generous hospitality. Careers Legal Contact us Covid-19 update Media Covid privacy notice THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION ©2021 Red Carnation Hotels. All Rights Reserved We use cookies to analyse our traffic, enhance our website’s functionality and performance and better experience for our users. If you require more information please view our cookie policy. AGREE

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