main content Walter de la Mare (1873-1956)

14 Thornsett Road, Anerley, SE20 7XE

Walter de la Mare was a poet and author who wrote for both adults and children. He is best known for his poems such as "The Traveller" and "The Listener". Walter de la Mare spent much of his early writing life in Beckenham and Anerley. He actually lived in 3 houses in the Borough; at 195 Mackenzie Road (1899 - 1908), where he wrote his first novel, "Henry Brockden"; 5 Worbeck Road (1908 - 1912), and at 14 Thornsett Road (1912-1925). It was during the 11 years he spent at this last address that he became more well known and gained some literary acclaim.