Vernon Scannell
- January 9, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vernon Scannell |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 23, 1922(1922-01-23) |
| Age | 102 |
| Date Of Death | 2007-11-16 |
| Birthplace | Spilsby |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Vernon Scannell Biography
| Name | Vernon Scannell |
| Birthday | Jan 23 |
| Birth Year | 1922 |
| Place Of Birth | Spilsby |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Jo Higson |
| Children(s) | 6 |
Vernon Scannell is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on January 23, 1922 in Spilsby, England, United Kingdom. Boxer and poet, who won awards, composed the collection of poems of war “Walking Wounded” based on his experiences during World War II. The year 1960 was the time he was made an Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was presented with the Cholmondeley Poetry Award in 1974.
He was awarded an award from He was given an award by the Wilfred Owen Association for his work in war poetry. Association. He was given an award by the Wilfred Owen Association for his work in war poetry. Association for his contribution to war poetry.
His father was an image photographer.
Vernon Scannell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vernon Scannell is one of the richest Poet from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vernon Scannell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He enlisted in the military but left shortly after V.E. Day and made his income as a boxer in hiding.
He taught English Literature to students in Surrey, England.
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Who is Vernon Scannell Dating?
According to our records, Vernon Scannell married to Jo Higson. As of December 1, 2023, Vernon Scannell’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Vernon Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Vernon Scannell celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.
What did Vernon Scannell write about?
Scannell writes about the conclusion to his army life , “Twenty-five years ago, 1945…was the year I made what might seem like a desperate decision and performed what might appear to be an act of criminal folly, manic selfishness, zany recklessness, abject cowardice or even, perhaps, eccentric courage.
Why did Vernon Scannell write nettles?
His poetry often reflect his experiences at war , as in this poem, Nettles. An analysis of the GCSE poem Nettles by Vernon Scannell. What is it about? The poem is a short account of the day that the poet’s son was stung by nettles – and what happened afterwards.
Is Vernon Scannell dead?
November 16, 2007
Why did Vernon Scannell change his name?
In a prefatory note to the second book, he said that he had chosen to call his “young self” by the name which appeared on his birth certificate: John Bain, “which is the name I was known by during my army service. I changed my name to Vernon Scannell when I was on the run from the army from 1945 to 1947.”
What is the tone of the poem nettles?
My son aged threefell in the nettle bed. White blisters beaded on his tender skin. There is a reflective tone as the speaker questions his own words, suggesting he is analysing his own mistakes. This imagery suggests the parent is at war with everything that could hurt their son.