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Sir William Empson Sir William Empson

Plaque: Sir William Empson

Erection date: 1/6/2011

Inscription

Sir William Empson, 1906 – 1984, poet and critic, lived here 1929 - 1931, and at 71 Marchmont Street, 1934 -1936.
Marchmont Association

Unveiled by Sir Williams’ son, Jake Empson. At no 71 Empson lived in the the first floor flat.

Site: Sir William Empson (1 memorial)

WC1, Marchmont Street, 65

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Sir William Empson

Poet and critic. Born near Goole, Yorkshire. Considered a great English criti...

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Marchmont Association

Aims to promote the on-going improvement of Marchmont Street and the surround...

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