What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Thomas Hardy. Its recorded inscription reads: Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) Poet and novelist lived here 1878-1881
Thomas Hardy was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for works like "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" and "Far from the Madding Crowd," which explore human tragedies against rural settings. This plaque marks one of his residences during a period when he transitioned between significant literary achievements.
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