A.A.Milne
A.A. Milne, the legendary author and creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, lived at 13 Mallord Street, Chelsea, between 1919 and 1940. These turned out to be the most creative years of his life as it was during this time that he wrote both Winnie-the-Pooh books and two collections of poetry, When we Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927).
Inspired by Milne’s son Christopher Robin and his Harrods teddy bear, the books quickly made Christopher one of the most famous children in the world.
Having spent years living in flats, A. A Milne, his wife and son fondly called their quaint Edwardian home on a quiet residential street in Chelsea, the ‘prettiest little house in London’. They spent their time between this address and a country house at Cotchford Farm, which served as a real-world inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood.
Visit A A Milne’s House
Today, a blue plaque commemorates their time at 13 Mallord Street. Why not take a look next time you’re in the neighbourhood and see the house where Pooh’s adventures began.
To Find Out More
Watch our interview with author Nadia Cohen about A A Milne’s time in Chelsea and read her biography The Extraordinary Life of A.A. Milne to find out a bit more about his life, the immense fame Winnie-the-Pooh brought him and the complex relationship he had with his son, Christopher Robin.
