Leeds, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Keith Waterhouse. Born in nearby Low Road, his childhood love of reading led him to become a celebrated journalist, novelist, playwright and satirist. He began as a reporter with the Yorkshire Evening Post before pursuing a distinguished Fleet Street career. His creations include Billy Liar and the
sitcom Queenie's Castle filmed on Quarry Hill. 1929-2009
Listen to the audio guide for Keith Waterhouse blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off