Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
In Memory Of Alfred Edward Housman
M.A.Oxon.
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 17, 2023
1. Alfred Edward Housman Marker
Kennedy Professor of Latin and Fellow of Trinity College in the University of Cambridge
Author of A Shropshire Lad
Born 26 March 1859
Died 30 April 1935
Goodnight. Ensured release imperishable peace: Have these for yours
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1935.
Location. 52° 22.099′ N, 2° 43.144′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. Marker can be reached from College Street. Plaque is on the north face of St.Laurence's Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 College Street, Ludlow, England SY8 1AN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. College Street & Churchyard (here, next to this marker); Hosyers Almshouses (within shouting distance of this marker); 4-5 King Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Butter Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rose & Crown (within shouting distance of this marker); 20 King Street / 1 Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Tamberlaine House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Conduit (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
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Extract: "During his years in London, Housman completed A Shropshire Lad, a cycle of 63 poems. After one publisher had turned it down, he helped subsidise its publication in 1896. At first selling slowly, it rapidly became a lasting success. Its appeal to English musicians had helped to make it widely known before World War I, when its themes struck a powerful chord with English readers. The book has been in print continuously since May 1896."(Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 17, 2023
2. Alfred Edward Housman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
