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Walk through Helen Oddfellow’s Southwark

September 10, 2018 by Anna Sayburn Lane

The George Inn, Southwark (Shakespeare’s local)

Have you got your free map of Helen Oddfellow’s Southwark? Every subscriber to my newsletter is sent a downloadable PDF of a hand-drawn map, drawn by Crystal Palace artist David Vallade. The map shows some of the key locations from Unlawful Things, enabling you to recreate the guided tour to Southwark that Helen gives near the start of the novel. I include background information about the sites, which formed part of the research I did for the novel.

Southwark and the Bankside area have been the heart of London’s entertainment district for hundreds of years. From the inn where Chaucer’s pilgrims set off to Canterbury, to the sites of the Rose Playhouse and Globe Theatre, they reflect the ways that people enjoyed themselves in days gone by. Part of this history is because theatres and other places of entertainment were banned from the city centre, so moved south of the river, where the authorities took more relaxed approach.

To get your copy of the map, sign up for the newsletter. You’ll receive regular updates on my books and events, and of course you can unsubscribe at any time.

Filed Under: Unlawful Things Tagged With: Bankside, Chaucer, David Vallade, Globe Theatre, Helen Oddfellow, Rose Playhouse, Southwark, Unlawful Things

Welcome to Anna Sayburn Lane’s website

July 27, 2018 by Anna Sayburn Lane

Welcome to my new author site. I’ll be using it to share news about my upcoming novel, Unlawful Things, a thriller set in contemporary London that uncovers secrets from the city’s history.
This is my first novel and I’m enjoying learning about the publication process. Right now, I’m working with a cover designer to come up with an exciting, intriguing cover for the book. I’ll share it with you as soon as it’s ready.
I’ll also share news about the launch for the book and (of course) how you can get hold of a copy. It’s on track to be published in Autumn 2018.
Over the next few weeks I’ll share some more information about the path to publication. The original idea for Unlawful Things came to me while walking the pilgrim’s route from London to Canterbury. London, its history and literature, are always a source of inspiration.
If you too are interested in the way the past and the present interweave in London, you might want to sign up for my newsletter. As well as news about books and events, every subscriber will get a hand-drawn map of Southwark in south London, with information about some of the historical sites – from Chaucer’s pilgrim inn to Shakespeare and Marlowe’s theatres – you can still visit today. The photos below give you a flavour of some of the places included.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Canterbury Tales, Christopher Marlowe, Globe Theatre, Southwark Cathedral, Unlawful Things, Winchester Palace

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