Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the most famous poets of her era. While living at Gloucester Place, she worked on The Seraphim and other Poems, the first published work to feature her name on the title page.

Gloucester Place

In December 1835, she moved from Devon to the house at 99 (formerly 74) Gloucester Place with her family. When she lived here, she was known only by her maiden name, Barrett Barrett, but was able to use the initials EBB throughout her life.

Although she initially missed the Devon countryside, in May 1836 she met William Wordsworth and became close friends with Mary Russell Mitford. Mitford introduced her to the work of Robert Browning, whom she would later meet and marry.

Barrett Browning was commemorated with a bronze plaque at this address by London County Council in 1924. She and her family had just moved to 50 Wimpole Street when The Seraphim was published, and she was commemorated there with an official Society of Arts plaque in 1899.