Description: Henry Kirke White was a Nottingham poet who drew inspiration for much of his poetry from Wilford and Clifton, the most notable being his poem 'Clifton Grove'. He was born March 21st 1785 in Nottingham where the Exchange Walk Arcade now stands on Cheapside. He spent his formative years in his favourite places of Wilford and Clifton Village, and died in Cambridge on October 19th 1806. A small slate plaque marked the location, and was erected in the late 1800's. This can just be seen next to the left flower box.