Erection date: 1/6/2011
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.
WC1, Marchmont Street, 65
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir William Empson
Poet and critic. Born near Goole, Yorkshire. Considered a great English criti...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir William Empson
Aims to promote the on-going improvement of Marchmont Street and the surround...
Greater London Council James Elroy Flecker, 1884-1915, poet and dramatist was born here.
Foundation Stone laid by Raymond Denham Poland Esquire, master of the Worshipful Company of Skinners, 22 October 1932. Sir Horace Hamilt...
This garden acquired its name due to its popularity as a lunchtime garden with workers from the nearby General Post Office (long gone). ...
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904 - 1988, choreographer, lived here 1959 - 1984. English Heritage
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At the time of Barry's residence, the thoroughfare was known as Castle Street East.
Sick Children's Trust This home from home was officially opened by Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of York on Wednesday 11th July 1990.
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