Keith Waterhouse blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Keith Waterhouse. Born in nearby Low Road, his childhood love of reading led him to become a celebrated journalist, novelist, playwright and satirist. He began as a reporter with the Yorkshire Evening Post before pursuing a distinguished Fleet Street career. His creations include Billy Liar and the sitcom Queenie's Castle filmed on Quarry Hill. 1929-2009

Keith Waterhouse was a renowned British journalist, novelist, playwright, and satirist born in Leeds; he is best remembered for his novel "Billy Liar" and contributions to journalism and literature, particularly through his work with the Yorkshire Evening Post and later in Fleet Street.