Backpackers Guide to London
Literary London
Backpackers' Guide to London's Tourist Information | Backpackers' Guide to London Tourist Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to London's Historical Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to Shopping in London | Backpackers' Guide to Sport in London | Backpackers' Guide to Entertainment in London | Backpackers' Guide to Food in London | Backpackers' Guide to London Museums For lovers of literature, London has a rich literary tradition—and no visit to the city is complete without visiting the homes of its greatest authors, or seeing the places which had been captured in its novels and poetry. The man considered to be one of the greatest English novelists of the Victorian Period, Charles Dickens was known for his works on attacks towards social evils, injustice and hypocrisy. Most of his works were about fiction and short stories. Familiar tales such as “A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist” are only some of the written masterpieces that Dickens was well known for. People can visit the only surviving London home of Dickens which was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world in an authentic and inspiring surrounding. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age. Practically every person in this world has already heard by now about the Harry Potter stories that are always being sought by avid readers who are following the series as they are released. With the imaginative expertise of JK Rowling, this has turned into a blockbuster story that has captured the imagination of fantasy and fiction. Unknown to many, a lot of the scenes that were shown in the movie version were actually shot in the very places of London. For instance, Oxford provided Hogwart's staircase where Mrs. McGonagall greets the schoolchildren upon their arrival, and its Great Hall was the model for Hogwart's dining room. Other sites include the Cathedral of Gloucester. Regarded by many critics as one of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary British fiction, Amis is often grouped with the generation of British-based novelists that emerged during the 1980s. He has exposed the darker aspects of contemporary English society in his novels. Among them are The Rachel Papers (1973), Dead Babies (1975), Money (1984), London Fields (1990), Time's Arrow (1991), The Information (1995), and Yellow Dog (2003). Amis is also a regular contributor to numerous publications all over London, such as the Sunday Times and The Observer. Probably the best way to follow Amis is to trace his roots in Oxford itself, the place where he started his literary work and education.
Introduction
The Charles Dickens Museum
For the Harry Potter Fanatics
A Dark English Influence
Ashlee House, 261-265 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8QT, England
Tel: +44 (0)20 7833 9400 Fax: +44 (0)20 7833 9677
