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What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: On this site lived William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) Writer of short stories Recorded plaque organisation: Loughton Town Council.
William Wymark Jacobs was a British author renowned for his humorous short stories, particularly those involving maritime themes; he is best remembered for works like "The Monkey's Paw," which have become classics in the genre of supernatural fiction.
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