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John Hewitt, 1907-1987, wrote essays, poems and art criticism, and his name still appears on a brass plaque at Agnes Street, County Antrim. The small plaque turns an ordinary street into a place where imagination and memory collide. Hewitt’s words may have helped people see the world more clearly, and the plaque keeps that possibility alive for anyone passing by.
This brass commemorative plaque records: John Hewitt 1907-1987. Writings, essays, poems, art critic.
John Hewitt was a prominent Northern Irish poet, essayist, and art critic, known for his contributions to mid-20th century literature and culture in Ulster. His work explored themes of identity, history, and the natural world, significantly influencing modern Irish poetry.
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