What is recorded here
This grey commemorative plaque records: Southdown House 1871 Daisy Ashford (1881-1972) wrote "The Young Visiters" here when she was nine years old. Recorded plaque organisation: Lewes Town Council.
Daisy Ashford, though born in 1881, authored the novel "The Young Visiters" at age nine, which was later published in 1919 and became a notable example of early juvenile literature, showcasing surprising maturity and wit beyond her years.
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0