William Davenant blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir William Davenant 1606 - 1668 Poet Laureate and Dramatist Lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Essex Heritage Trust and Sible Hedingham Parish Council.

William Davenant was a prominent English poet, dramatist, and theatre manager during the 17th century; he served as Poet Laureate from 1638 to his death in 1668 and was a key figure in reviving London's theatres after the Restoration.