What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Canon Richard Barham 1788-1845 Author of "Ingoldsby Legends" lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Thanet District Council.
Canon Richard Barham was a clergyman and author known for his humorous works, particularly "The Ingoldsby Legends," which contributed significantly to 19th-century literature by blending folklore with satire.
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