What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Sir William Empson. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir William Empson 1906-1984 poet and critic lived here 1929-1931 and at 71 Marchmont Street 1934-1936
Sir William Empson was a renowned British poet and literary critic, best known for his complex poetry and influential work "Seven Types of Ambiguity," which explored the concept of poetic ambiguity and enriched modern literary theory.
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