Ted Hughes Network

A hub for Hughes research, collaboration, projects, and events. Based at the University of Huddersfi Director: Dr Steve Ely

Research Fellow: Dr James Underwood

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was one of the most important English language poets of the 20th century — a writer of global stature. Born in Mytholmroyd in the upper Calder Valley, he grew up there and in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. These two Yorkshire locations formed him as a poet and remained fundamental to his work throughout his life. Located between Mytholmroyd and Mexborough, the University of Hu  ...