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2017 is the year of Literary Heroes. It is 20 years since Harry Potter was released, the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's Death and 75 years since the first Famous Five novel was released.
The first week of May is also Children's Book Week.
So we decided to illustrate some of the most iconic literature locations around the UK that you need to visit. From the real life locations that inspired fictional settings to the homes and writing places of the most famous writers of all time, these locations are a must-visit for all book-lovers.
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#1
Edinburgh - Where Harry Potter Was Written
Final score:
39points
Teresinha Costa 8 years ago
Well she wrote a big part of it here in Porto in a cafe near where i live though. Also, she inspired it's library in lello's bookshop too
Magdalena Bertola 8 years ago
Edinburgh is one of the most magical places I've ever been. Hope to get back soon ❤️
Ronald Smith 8 years ago
I think he needs to find out where Geography books were written and pay it a visit ?!?!?!?!?
Lalita 8 years ago
The truth is that HP was written mainly in another coffee shop that no longer exists.
Laure 8 years ago
Actually, it was written in the Elephant House, but at its former location on South Bridge, which is now occupied by another nice cafe/restaurant called Spoon.
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#2
Ashdown Forest - The Inspiration For Winnie The Pooh
Final score:
34points
#3
Mourne Mountains - The Real Life Narnia
Final score:
27points
Celeste Spaniel 8 years ago
There's also the Malvern hills lamppost which is said to have inspired C.S. Lewis to write the book :)
#6
Whitby - Inspiration For Dracula
Final score:
24points
Teresinha Costa 8 years ago
The actual real count dracula is from romania yes. But I believe that they meant it's inspiration for the storyline was in the uk.
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Nguyễn Trà My 8 years ago
Really? I've been thinking it is somewhere in Romania all the time!!
#7
Hampshire - The Home Of Jane Austen
Final score:
23points
Galeanthropy2017 8 years ago
"I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine."
#9
Wimborne - The Home Of Enid Blyton
Final score:
16points
Miss Agarwal 8 years ago
And I still do. I am 13 so I guess not much different than a child.
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#10
Oxford - The Meeting Place For The Inklings
Final score:
11points
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TravelTrina 8 years ago
Aww these are really pretty! I would love to visit Oxford some time soon, so will make sure to stop in that pub. I've seen the Elephant House in Edinburgh lots of times.
John Schleck 8 years ago
Beautiful drawings! I've been to Stratford several times - lovely place!
TravelTrina 8 years ago
Aww these are really pretty! I would love to visit Oxford some time soon, so will make sure to stop in that pub. I've seen the Elephant House in Edinburgh lots of times.
John Schleck 8 years ago
Beautiful drawings! I've been to Stratford several times - lovely place!
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