Poet and dramatist. Born in Dublin to John Butler Yeats. A member of The Rhymers' Club. Died in Roquebrune, France.
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W. B. Yeats
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Bedford Park panel
On the back of the panel 8 Bedford Park men are featured, each with a paragra...
WB Yeats - NW1
William Butler Yeats, 1865 - 1939, Irish poet and dramatist, lived here. Lond...
WB Yeats - tree
Friendship Tree Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) Planted by His Excellency D...
WB Yeats - Woburn Walk
William Butler Yeats, Irish poet and dramatist, lived in this house, then kno...
Wine Office Court
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