What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855) distinguished authoress of "Our Village" resided here during here girlhood
Mary Russell Mitford was a celebrated English writer known for her humorous and poignant sketches of rural life, particularly in her collection "Our Village," which contributed significantly to the Romantic era's portrayal of the countryside.
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