Written by Kenneth Grahame, much of it based on a series of letters to he wrote to his son. First published October 1908.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
The Wind in the Willows
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Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame, 1859 - 1932, author of 'The Wind in the Willows" lived here,...
Other Subjects
Sherlock Holmes
Originally named Sheridan Hope, then Sherringford Holmes and finally Sherlock Holmes. Created by Arthur Conan Doyle, the first story was begun in 1886. The Festival of Britain had an exhibition es...
Paddington Bear
Our picture is one of the illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.
The Mousetrap
The world's longest running play - still going in 2013. Written by Agatha Christie who gave the rights to her grandson. We've heard the butler did it.
Henry Earlforward's bookshop
Bookshop in Arnold Bennett's 1923 novel "Riceyman Steps" set in Clerkenwell.
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Harrow rail crash
A rare three-train crash which resulted in the death of 112 people and more than 300 injured. Contributory factors: a foggy morning rush hour; one train unusually full due to a previous cancellatio...
Jonathan’s Coffee House
Founded by Jonathan Miles in Exchange Alley around 1680. In 1698 John Castaing posted a list of prices for stocks and commodities. And so traders who were expelled from the Royal Exchange used Jona...
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