What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Harold Massingham. Its recorded inscription reads: Harold Massingham Poet 1932-2011 He attended this school from 1943-1949 and wrote his first poems here "Mexborough created my poetry"
Harold Massingham was a poet who attended the school from 1943-1949, crediting Mexborough as the birthplace of his poetic career; he is remembered for his contributions to English literature and his connection to this formative place.
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