Dorothy Una Ratcliffe
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe | |
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| Born | 20 April 1887 Preston, Sussex, England |
| Died | 20 November 1967 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Poetry |
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (20 April 1887 – 20 November 1967), often known as D.U.R., was a socialite, heiress and author. She wrote in the Yorkshire dialect, despite being born in Sussex and brought up in Surrey. She published 49 books, edited a magazine called The Microcosm, travelled all over the world, and was a prolific collector of books, manuscripts and other documents.