British Author House Museums and Other Memorials: A Guide to Sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and WalesMcFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 23 sep 2002 - 392 pagina's The most celebrated authors of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are immortalized not only in their writing but also in the museums, libraries, and other memorials dedicated in their honor. Over 300 sites devoted to 40 authors are covered in this guide. The sites range from restored historic homes to memorial statues. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided to help the reader reach each site; telephone numbers, admission prices, and hours are also included for the traveler's convenience. The text is illustrated with photographs from these historic and literary homes, libraries, and other important memorial locations. Postage stamps commemorating the writers are also included. |
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... Centre maintains an exhibit on its namesake , the area's most famous author . Her nov- els , including Rebecca , Jamaica Inn , and Frenchman's Creek , are set in the area . On the Bodmin Moor , Jamaica Inn looks much as. for television ...
... Centre maintains an exhibit on its namesake , the area's most famous author . Her nov- els , including Rebecca , Jamaica Inn , and Frenchman's Creek , are set in the area . On the Bodmin Moor , Jamaica Inn looks much as. for television ...
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... Centre , enthusiastically shares . his knowledge of his uncle , James Joyce , and the Centre commemorating him . It is dedi- cated to providing personal insight into James Joyce's life in his native Dublin and his internationally ...
... Centre , enthusiastically shares . his knowledge of his uncle , James Joyce , and the Centre commemorating him . It is dedi- cated to providing personal insight into James Joyce's life in his native Dublin and his internationally ...
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... CENTRE Henley Street , telephone +44 [ 0 ] 1789 201807 . This ultra - modern building was erected in 1964 to mark the four hundredth birthday of the baby born next door on Henley Street and christened William Shakespeare . His statue ...
... CENTRE Henley Street , telephone +44 [ 0 ] 1789 201807 . This ultra - modern building was erected in 1964 to mark the four hundredth birthday of the baby born next door on Henley Street and christened William Shakespeare . His statue ...
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Preface | 3 |
Jane Austen Hampshire and Somerset England | 7 |
Sir James Barrie Kirriemuir Scotland and London England | 25 |
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