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Building record TR 15 NE 1445 - Bronze plaque on 61 Burgate Street, Canterbury
Summary
The Rev. Richard Harris Barham, BA, Author of The Ingoldsby Legends, was born here on December 6th 1788. Humorist, Poet. Genealogist. Antiquary.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1515 5775 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
'The Rev. Richard Harris Barham, BA, Author of The Ingoldsby Legends, Son of Alderman Barham, Mayor of Canterbury, was born here on December 6th 1788. An Unrivalled Humorist. A Poet. A Genealogist. An Antiquary. A Clergyman greatly beloved.'
<1> Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2026 9:53AM