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Henry Williamson
British ruralist and natural history writer (1895-1977) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 81
Henry William Williamson was an English writer who wrote novels concerned with wildlife, English social history, ruralism and the First World War. He was awarded the Hawthornden Prize for literature in 1928 for his book Tarka the Otter.
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Skirr Cottage in Georgeham in Devon where Williamson lived (1921-1925). He is buried in the churchyard beyond.
Crowberry Cottage, Georgeham, with a blue plaque commemorating Williamson living there, 1925-1929
A statue of Williamson's character, Tarka, in Bideford
The Williamsons' home in Capstone Road, Ilfracombe
Williamson's grave in the churchyard of St George's Church, Georgeham
