What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Frank Richards. Its recorded inscription reads: Charles Hamilton, known as FRANK RICHARDS, Creator of BILLY BUNTER, was born in a house on this site 8 August 1876
Frank Richards, born Charles Hamilton, was a prolific British author best known for creating the "Public School" series featuring the character Billy Bunter, significantly influencing early 20th-century popular literature.
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