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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... later , September 1821. Four years later she was followed in death by her two oldest children . At the par- sonage the last four children , the same ones commemorated on the Thornton Birthplace plaque , grew to adulthood . Here they ...
... later , September 1821. Four years later she was followed in death by her two oldest children . At the par- sonage the last four children , the same ones commemorated on the Thornton Birthplace plaque , grew to adulthood . Here they ...
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... later , she signed the epilogue of her autobiography at Wallingford , her last home . That was in 1965 ; Agatha Christie would live until Jan- uary 1976 , and An Autobiography was pub- lished the next year . From the first exhibit ...
... later , she signed the epilogue of her autobiography at Wallingford , her last home . That was in 1965 ; Agatha Christie would live until Jan- uary 1976 , and An Autobiography was pub- lished the next year . From the first exhibit ...
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... later , though , he remembered the National Gallery in his will , crediting it with being the only place in Dublin ... later writings . Eventually , the Shaws and Lee joined forces to live together first in Torka Cottage on Dalkey Hill ...
... later , though , he remembered the National Gallery in his will , crediting it with being the only place in Dublin ... later writings . Eventually , the Shaws and Lee joined forces to live together first in Torka Cottage on Dalkey Hill ...
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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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