THE home of Cornish poet Charles Causley could became a permanent tribute to his life and work. The Charles Causley Trust has launched a £200,000 appeal to buy the three-bedroomed Victorian terraced cottage in Launceston where the poet, who died two years ago, spent almost 50 years of his life. Kent Stanton, a member of the Charles Causley Trust, said it was hoped to make the home a centre for readings of Causley?s works, exhibitions and talks. Mr Stanton said: ?In my opinion, Charles Causley was one of the English language?s finest poets and his work will continue to educate and entertain, along with that of the likes of Longfellow, Yeats and Tennyson. ?I hope people will make donations, whether large or small, to retain this significant literary landmark as part of our heritage.? The appeal was launched yesterday (Wednesday) in Launceston, the town in which Causley was born and, except for war service in the Royal Navy, lived all his life. Anyone wishing to contribute or seeking further information can contact Kent Stanton at Trafalgar, Goodmans Lane, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5PH. Charles Causley wrote many acclaimed collections of poetry and was author of several successful children?s books. He was awarded the Queen?s Gold Medal for Poetry in 1967 and appointed CBE in 1986. For many years he was a teacher at a primary school in Launceston. He died in November 2003, aged 86, and is buried in the town?s St Thomas churchyard, just yards from his birthplace.
