Flying Officer W E Johns - Biggles stories in Modern BoyAdvertisement in The Modern Boy magazine for the forthcoming series of stories written by Flying Officer W. E. Johns concerning the wartime adventures of Captain James Bigglesworth
Daphne Du MaurierDAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured at her home Menabilly, in Fowey, Cornwall
Joan and Jackie Collins 1950sJoan Collins, actress (born 1933), together with her sister Jackie Collins, novelist (1937-2015), c.1955 Date: 1950s
Evelyn Waugh gets marriedPhotograph of English novelist and satirist, Evelyn Waugh (1903 -1966) on his marriage to Laura Herbert, which took place at the Church of the Assumption Warwick Street, London
Shakespeares Bees by Pauline BaynesWilliam Shakespeare, lost in thought, and inspired by a swarm of honey bees as he writes Henry V
A. A. Milne with Christopher RobinAlan Alexander Milne (1882 - 1956), British author and playwright, pictured with his son, Christopher Robin Milne (1920 - 1996), the inspiration for his famous Winnie the Pooh books
Rudyard Kipling by Cyrus CuneoUnconventional Portraits: No.XV.-A Superman amongst writers by Cyrus Cuneo. An impression of Rudyard Kipling, novelist and poet, showing him at work surrounded by characters from his books
George GissingGEORGE GISSING George Robert Gissing, English novelist
Gerald du Maurier and familySir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and manager. Father to writers Angela du Maurier and Daphne du Maurier
Mrs Gerald Du Maurier & family including DaphneMrs Gerald Du Maurier pictured with her three daughters, Angela, Daphne and Jeanne. Date: 1920
Algernon Blackwood & Alfred Taylor, WW1Algernon Henry Blackwood (1869-1951), English author and playwright, particularly known for his supernatural fiction and ghost stories
Nell DunnNell Mary Dunn (born 1936), English playwright, screenwriter, and author pictured in London Life magazine in 1965. The daughter of Sir Philip Dunn, she was born in London and educated at a convent
Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953), versatile French born British writer of poetry, history, and essays. Date: 1914
Tatler cover - Rosita ForbesFront cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Rosita Forbes (1893-1967) British traveller and author (later Mrs. A. T. McGrath)
Samuel Johnson / TempleDR SAMUEL JOHNSON " Dr Johnsons Staircase" at the writers old home in Inner Temple Lane, London Date: 1709 - 1784
Daphne Du Maurier / KidsDAPHNE DU MAURIER English novelist and writer, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured with her children, Christian, Flavia and Tessa in 1947
Daphne Du Maurier CoverDAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist. Author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" and famous resident of Cornwall
Patrons of the Cafe RoyalSketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London
H. G. Wells by AutoriHerbert George Wells, aka H.G. Wells (1866 - 1946), English master of science fiction, wrote several classics before 1900: The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds
Nath Hawthorne / WaysideNATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (originally Hathorne) American writers cottage, Wayside Date: 1804 - 1864
John Masefield (1878 - 1917), English poet, playwriter and fiction writer. Date: 1914
Angus Ogilvy with J. M. BarrieThe Hon. Angus Ogilvey, (1928 - 2004), second son of the Earl of Airlie, and husband of Princess Alexandra of Kent pictured as a small child with his godfather, the author and playwright, J. M
Angela Du MaurierANGELA DU MAURIER Novelist and author. Elder sister of Daphne du Maurier
Sarah Margaret FullerSARAH MARGARET FULLER American critic and social reformer, associated with many leading writers and cultural figures of her day
Morris / Kelmscott StudyWILLIAM MORRIS English writers study at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, in 1901 Date: 1834 - 1896
Hymn Writers - 2Bickersteth - Heber How - Lyte Keble - Stone Ellerton - Milman Monsell
W & M Howitt / Stereo CdvWILLIAM AND MARY HOWITT (Mary: nee BOTHAM) Writers - husband and wife
Grub Street, London, C18Grub Street, near Moorfields, described by Dr. Johnson as much inhabited by writers of small histories, dictionaries and temporary poems. It was named Milton Street in 1830
Barbara Cartland with mother Polly and daughter RaineNovelist Barbara Cartland (right) pictured with her mother Polly Cartland, and her daughter Raine (Mrs Gerald Legge), later Raine Spencer, wife of Earl Spencer
17, Red Lion Square, LondonA photograph of 17, Red Lion Square in London, a significant location for artists and writers associated with the Pre-Raphaelites
Frederick LonsdalePlaywright and librettist Frederick Lonsdale (1881-1954). At the time he was mostly known for his musical comedies, but was also beginning to build a reputation for writing non-musical plays
Leading writers during the reign of King George VLeading authors and playwrights during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Wells, Galsworthy, Bennett, Shaw, Barrie, Buchan, Chesterton
Eve Curie Labouisse (1904-2007) was a French and American writer, journalist and pianist. She fled to Britain in 1940 when the Germans occupied France. Date: circa 1940
J. B. Priestley and Joyce BarbourWriter J.B. Priestley (1894-1984) and actress Joyce Barbour (1901-1977), team captains in an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939
Writer A. P. Herbert, bowlingWriter A.P. Herbert (1890-1971) bowling during an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939
Ursula Jeans and Alec Waugh, cricketingActress Ursula Jeans (1906-1973) and novelist Alec Waugh (1898-1981) in an actresses versus authors cricket match in Regent's Park. Date: 1939
Ethel Mannin (1900-1984), novelist, travel writer and journalist. This photograph appeared in an exhibition by the photographer Paul Tanqueray (1905-1991). Date: circa 1939
Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, writer, poet and travellerLucie Delarue-Mardrus (1874-1945)was a prolific poet and novelist, penning more than 70 books. As well as being married to a man for fifteen years
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). nd International Congress of Writers, held in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in 1937. Poster by Ramon Gaya. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional
Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, writersKeith Spencer Waterhouse (1929-2009), English novelist, journalist and writer of TV series. Seen here (left) with his friend and co-writer Willis Hall (1929-2005). Date: 1960
Ken Livingstone with Adrian Edmonson and Rik MayallKen Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician (centre). Seen here Adrian Edmondson (Adrian Charles "Ade" Edmondson)
Writers Building Calcutta, (Kolkata) India c. 1860 sWriters Building Calcutta, (Kolkata) India c.1860 s. The building served as the offices for the writers or clerks of the East India company
Walter Greenwood and Ethel ManninWalter Greenwood (1903 - 1974), Salford-born English novelist, best known for the socially influential novel Love on the Dole (1933), talking to Ethel Mannin (1900-1984)
George Robert Sims (1847 - 1922), journalist, writer and publisher, pictured in the study of his home in Clarence Terrace, Regents Park, part of a long-running series in The Tatler
Theodore Watts-Dunton (1832 - 1914), poet, poetry critic and friend of Algernon Swinburne, pictured at his desk at his home, The Pines, Putney (which he shared with Swinburne)
Sir Max Pemberton (1863 - 1950), popular British novelist, mainly of adventure and mystery stories. Pictured at a desk in the study of him at Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead
Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920), writer and fencer, pictured posing in his study at his home in Sloane Gardens, London. Part of a long running series in The Tatler depicting literary figures in their
Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863 - 1933), English novelist and playwright, best known for his novel, The Prisoner of Zenda. Pictured at work in his home at Savoy Mansions in London
