Literary Links
The South East of England is filled with a wealth of literary connections, from the River Thames countryside that was home to Ratty, Mole and Toad, to the Oxford of Alice in Wonderland.
Here is a selection of some of the most famous authours to have been inspired by South East England:
C.S. Lewis
C.S Lewis moved to Oxford after his mothers' death. While living in the city he joined the Inklings and wrote 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
Find out more about C.S. Lewis here
Roald Dahl
One of the most popular childrens' authors of all time, Roald Dahl wrote 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'The BFG' amonst others.
Find out more about Roald Dahl here
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll was a dean at Christ Church College in Oxford where he met Alice Liddell for whom he wrote his classic 'Alice in Wonderland'.
Find out more about Lewis Carroll here
Kenneth Grahame
Inspired by the countryside of Pangbourne, Kenneth Grahame created the Ratty, Mole and Toad characters of the 'Wind in the Willows'.