Richard Barham and Richard Harris Barham bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Rev. Richard Harris Barham, BA, Author of The Ingoldsby Legends, Son of Alderman Barham, Mayor of Canterbury, was born here on December 6th 1788. An Unrivalled Humorist. A Poet. A Genealogist. An Antiquary. A Clergyman greatly beloved.

Canon Richard Barham, known for his humorous and whimsical "Ingoldsby Legends," was a notable clergyman and writer in the 19th century, remembered for reviving interest in English folklore and antiquities through his works. His father, Alderman Richard Harris Barham, served as Mayor of Canterbury, highlighting the family's significant local influence and civic engagement.