What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Kenneth Grahame author of The Wind In The Willows was born here 8th March 1859
Kenneth Grahame, born on March 8, 1859, is best known for his classic children's novel "The Wind in the Willows," which has become a cornerstone of children’s literature, celebrated for its charming characters and pastoral settings.
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