What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: William Burgess of Dover 1805-1852 Painter, Drawing Master, Author and Illustrator of East Kent who Lived nearby at 14 Stembrook. Recorded plaque organisation: Dover Society.
William Burgess was a versatile artist and educator in East Kent, known for his paintings, illustrations, and writings that captured the local landscape and culture, contributing significantly to the regional artistic heritage.
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