Alfred Bestall
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Alfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, MBE was a British writer and illustrator for Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965.
Alfred Bestall Portrait
Bestall's cottage in Beddgelert
Bestall's grave in Brookwood Cemetery
58 Cranes Park, Surbiton KT5 8AS
Enid Blyton
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Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She is one of the best-selling writers of all time in the realm of children's literature. Blyton's books have been worldwide best-sellers since the 1
Alfred Bestall
…B-Type buses, often under enemy fire. Following the war, Bestall finished his studies at the Central School of Art and was hired to illustrate books by Enid Blyton. He also began doing paintings for The Amalgamated Press and did illustrations for Punch and Tatler, as well as for over 50 books. In 1935, Bestall was…
Blyton c. 1923
Seckford Hall in Woodbridge, Suffolk, was an inspiration to Blyton with its haunted room, secret passageway, and sprawling gardens.
Child Whispers (1922)
Blyton's characters Noddy and Big Ears