Marise Morland-Chapman was born and bred in High Wycombe and, after working for a few years in the county’s libraries, embarked on a career as ...

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B is for Byron and one was a poet,But there were more Byrons, though you may not know it,But do they belong in this ...

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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein ends with a Lord Byron quote, beautifully connecting Mary Shelley’s creation to its origins ...

Frankenstein fans have been furious with Guillermo del Toro's decision to include a quote from Lord Byron in the film. Is the ...

The name Lord Byron instantly brings to mind scandal, heartbreak, and that unforgettable description: “mad, bad, and ...

Split Enz will lead the 2026 Byron Bay Bluesfest line-up with their first Australian performance in 20 years, joined by Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy and more.