Memorials & monuments · London
Alfred Bestall
In or near Thames Ditton.
Alfred Bestall — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Surbiton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alfred Bestall is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Alfred Bestall was a renowned British comic artist best known for his work on 'Rupert Bear' in the Daily Express from 1935 to 1965. He modernized the series, introducing new characters and a vibrant storytelling style that captivated readers and established 'Rupert' as a beloved children's comic. His contributions to children's literature and illustration have left a lasting legacy.
From the Wikipedia article
Alfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, MBE (14 December 1892 – 15 January 1986) was a British writer and illustrator for Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.3997, -0.3002
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT5 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Nearest railway station
- Surbiton — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.lambiek.net
Sources
- osm: node/8032634494 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Alfred Bestall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alfred Bestall?
- Alfred Bestall is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT5 8AS), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Alfred Bestall?
- Alfred Bestall — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alfred Bestall?
- The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT5 8AS.
- Is Alfred Bestall free to visit?
- Yes, Alfred Bestall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alfred Bestall?
- The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT5 8AS.