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Edward James Hughes was an English poet, translator, and children's writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers.
Hughes c. 1977
Hughes's birthplace in Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire
The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre, Lumb Bank – an 18th-century mill-owner's house, once Hughes's home
Lumb Bank in the Calder Valley
The British poet laureate is an honorary position appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom on the advice of the prime minister. The role does not entail any specific duties, but there is an expe
Ted Hughes
…writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984 and held the office until his death. In 2008, The Times ranked Hughes fourth on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". Hughes…
John Dryden, the first poet laureate, (1667-1689)
John Dryden, Poet and Playwright
Thomas Shadwell from NPG
Nicholas Rowe from NPG