Francis Thompson
(1859-1907)

Died aged c. 48

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Francis Thompson

In 1905-1906 Francis Thompson (1859-1907) poet and essayist lodged here.

Victoria Road, Crawley, United Kingdom where they lodged

Francis Thompson [full inscription unknown]

Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom where they was

1859 1907 Francis Thompson Poet was born in this house Dec 16 1859. "Ever and anon a trumpet sounds From the bird battlements of Eternity"

7 Winckley Street, Preston, United Kingdom where they was born (1859)