British Author House Museums and Other Memorials: A Guide to Sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and WalesMcFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2002 - 386 strán (strany) 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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... display here , too , as is her father's wall clock , which used to hang in the Carlyles ' kitchen in Chelsea . The Archway Room , originally used to store lumber , is now an exhibition room . A display case houses memorabilia including ...
... display . Above the mantel is Agatha's portrait at age sixteen , painted by N.H.J. Baird . A photograph of a dancing class dis- play in Torquay's Athenaeum Rooms pic- tures Agatha as a graceful young lady in the center . She began early ...
... display highlighting her life and the times in which she lived . Room number 1 provides a look at the early life of Beatrix Potter and the origin This stub illustrating The Tale of Two Bad Mice is included in the Royal Mail's 1993 ...
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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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