Plaque

John Masefield

Inscription

John Masefield, OM, 1878 - 1967, poet laureate, lived here, 1907 - 1912.
English Heritage

Site: John Masefield (1 memorial)

W2, Maida Avenue, 30

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John Masefield

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John Masefield

Poet. Born Herefordshire. Orphaned early he was sent to sea, aged 13, to trai...

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