1939

W. B. Yeats

Categories: Poetry, Seriously Famous, Theatre

Countries: France, Ireland

Image source: www.npg.org.uk

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

The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...

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