Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE, commonly known by her adopted pen name, ‘P.L. Travers’, was an Australian born British author, actress and journalist best known for creating the magical nanny in the Mary Poppins book series. Home Resources, Facts & History Authors, Writers & Poets Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE Born Helen Lyndon Goff on 9th August 1899 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. Moved […]
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is a British author, philanthropist, producer and screenwriter who is best known for writing Harry Potter, the record breaking popular book series, about a young wizard which was released across seven volumes, selling over 600 million copies. Home Resources, Facts & History Authors, Writers & Poets J.K. Rowling Born Joanne Rowling in Yate, a town located in Gloucestershire, […]
Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Heelis, famously known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator and conservationist, best known for her children’s books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Home Resources, Facts & History Authors, Writers & Poets Beatrix Potter Was born Helen Beatrix Potter on 28th July 1866 in Kensington, London. Studied at the National Art Training School […]
Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English writer who was primarily known for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, explore, critique and comment on the landed gentry of the English at the end of the 18th century. Home Resources, Facts & History Authors, Writers & Poets Jane Austen Born Jane Austin in Steventon, Hampshire, England, on 16th December 1775. Passed away on […]