Tragic King of the Guinea Pigs
Charles Lamb created a fantastic castle for his beloved pets before dying at 40, blind and alone
A guinea pig stands below his coat of arms with a sword and feathered hat
Lucinda lambton
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Charles Lamb (not the great essayist) was a somewhat sad and lonely child, born in 1816. His particular passion was a fascination with chivalry and tournaments. And he built an exquisite castle for hundreds of pet...
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