Subjects

Joanna Baillie

Poet and dramatist, born Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Moved into Bolton House with her mother and sister in 1791 and lived there until her death. Buried at nearby St John's church, Church Row.

Person, Poetry, Theatre, Scotland

1 memorial

Brendan Behan

Poet, writer, playwright. Born Dublin. Irish republican and, aged 16 - 23, volunteer in the IRA. He once described himself as a "a drinker with a writing problem". Collapsed in a Dublin bar and d...

Person, Literature, Poetry, Theatre, Ireland

1 memorial

Hilaire Belloc

Poet, essayist and historian. Born France. Catholic. His works include 'Cautionary Tales for Children', in which Matilda told lies and was burnt to death. Died Guildford.

Person, History, Literature, Poetry, France

2 memorials

Edmund Clerihew Bentley

Person, Poetry

1 memorial

Sir John Betjeman

Poet Laureate 1972 - 1984. Conservation campaigner. Credited with saving the Midland Hotel and the station at St Pancras from demolition and helping to achieve their Grade 1 listed status. This cam...

Person, Architecture, Poetry

6 memorials