Surname: Bell Forename(s): Henry Thomas Mackenzie b. 2 March 1856. d. 13 December 1930. Nationality: English.
Poet. Born in Liverpool but connected to established Scottish families through both
his parents. Due to a childhood illness experinced partial paralysis on the right
side of his body. Studied law in Edinburgh, not completing his studies for health
reasons. Poetry volumes: The Keeping of the Vow (1870), Verses of Varied Life (1882), and Old Year Leaves (1883). Biographical information: Twentieth Century Authors: A Biographical Dictionary of Modern Literature., vol. 2, Stanley Kunitz and Howard Haycraft, 1973, p. 107; Modern Scottish Poets, ninth series, D. H. Edwards, 1886, pp. 17-20. (TNT)