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A marmalade making rebel - Five facts you may not know about Eastwood-born D.H. Lawrence
A marmalade making rebel who had one of his books banned and burned by the public executioner.
These are some of the five facts that the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is sharing about the Eastwood-born writer in the lead up to its annual D.H. Lawrence Festival.
The festival, hosted by the Museum, on Victoria Street, Eastwood in partnership with D.H. Lawrence Society, Haggs Farm Preservation Society, Broxtowe Women’s Project, Eastwood Town Council, Hill Top Community Church and Ben Mark Smith of the D.H. Lawrence Music Festival, is a packed programme of literature, arts, music, heritage, community and family events in and around Eastwood which celebrate the man himself, as well as the wider local area in which he grew up.
This year’s festival has been extended to offer over 35 events across six weeks from 1 August to 14 September and the Museum is encouraging local people to also learn a little more about Lawrence and his life through their five facts campaign.
D.H. Lawrence 1885-1930
- He enjoyed making marmalade
- His book, The Rainbow, was banned and burned by the public executioner in 1915.
- No one knows for certain what happened to his remains.
- He became most famous 30 years after his death, when Penguin were taken to court in 1960 over the publication of Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
- He wrote almost 800 poems.
You can view the full festival programme at D.H. Lawrence Festival 2024 (Opens in a new window)
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where this literary legend was born on 11 September 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the Museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage.
Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. The museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.
Find out more at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/dhlawrencemuseum