William Henry Davies
(1871-1940)
Died aged c. 69
Wikidata WikipediaWilliam Henry Davies (3 July 1871 – 26 September 1940) was a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life's hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met. He is usually classed as a Georgian Poet, though much of his work is not typical of the group in style or theme.
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Commemorated on 3 plaques
Wm Henry Davies Poet & author born here 1871 Died 1940
The Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street, Monmouth, United Kingdom where they was born (1871)
William Henry Davies 1871-1940. Newport born poet and author. ‘What is this life, if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare ……..’
Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street, Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom where they was
