Francis Thompson bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: 1859 1907 Francis Thompson Poet was born in this house Dec 16 1859. "Ever and anon a trumpet sounds From the bird battlements of Eternity"

Francis Thompson was a British poet known for his religious and mystical works, including "The Hound of Heaven"; he is remembered for his evocative and deeply spiritual poetry that explores themes of faith and redemption.