What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sabine Baring-Gould 1834-1924 Collector of folk songs of the West Country, writer of novels, biographies, histories, and books on travel, folklore and religion. Rector of Lewtrenchard, Devon. Born in Chichester Place, Southernhay 28 January 1834 Recorded plaque organisation: Exeter Civic Society.
Rev Sabine Baring-Gould was a prolific Victorian writer known for his extensive collection of West Country folk songs and numerous works on diverse topics including folklore, religion, and history; he served as the rector of Lewtrenchard in Devon.
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