* Byron’s efforts on behalf of his servants who got into trouble make a notable contrast to Shelley’s indifference. He instantly paid the fine levied on his bearded factotum, G-B (Tita’) Falcieri.

* Charging an entrance fee of ten shillings.

* Asked if it would be any good, Cyril Connolly replied: ‘Oh I shouldn’t think so. Just another wife trying to prove she exists.’