
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The birthplace of Ted Hughes OM 1930-1998 Poet Laureate lived here 1930-1938 Recorded plaque organisation: Elmet Trust.
Ted Hughes, OM, was a renowned British poet and writer who served as the Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death in 1998. He is remembered for his powerful imagery and evocative language, particularly in his collections of poetry that often explore themes of nature and myth.
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