Kenneth Grahame’s grave sits in a quiet cemetery, hidden away in the heart of Oxford. The headstone, shows that the author of a beloved children’s classic, experienced a profound tragedy. Kenneth Grahame is best known for writing “The Wind in… Continue Reading →
Beatrix Potter is one of the most successful children’s writers of all time. She was also into conservation, science, and illustration. There’s plenty already written about Potter’s life, so I won’t try and shove it all in this blog post…. Continue Reading →
It’s always worth doing a bit of research before you travel, whether it be to somewhere you’ve been before or somewhere new. Before a recent walk, I did a bit of a search of the local area and discovered an… Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis is best known for his Chronicles of Narnia, with “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”, being a perennial childhood favourite. He’s buried in a small church graveyard, tucked away in what was probably once a village but… Continue Reading →
The beautiful village of Great Missenden was once the home of author Roald Dahl and is now his final resting place. His wickedly funny and inventive children’s books are still as popular today as they were when I read them… Continue Reading →
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