About Mabel Ferrett
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Mabel Ferrett was a poet, local historian and writer.
Career
Ferrett started the Pennine Poets writing group in 1966 in Elland, West Yorkshire.
Her poetry won awards including the Julia Cairns award for poetry from the Society of Women Writers and Journalists.
Ferrett worked at the Red House Museum in Gomersal and also as a teacher. During the war she taught under challenging conditions at Armley National School in Leeds.
She was a founder member of the Spen Valley Historical Society. She was particularly known for her work on the Brontës and their circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mabel Ferrett?
British poet, publisher and local historian (1917-2011)
When was Mabel Ferrett born?
Mabel Ferrett was born on 30 April 1917 in Ossett.
When did Mabel Ferrett die?
Mabel Ferrett died on 28 January 2011.
What was Mabel Ferrett's occupation?
Mabel Ferrett was a poet, local historian and writer.
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