Born Bromley, Kent. Wrote "The Time Machine", "The War of the Worlds", "The History of Mr Polly" (1909). Married twice but believed in and practised free love. Had many affairs, his mistresses including the novelists Rebecca West and Elizabeth von Arnim. Was a socialist and a member of the Fabian Society. Died at home at Hanover Terrace.
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H.G. Wells
The H.G. Wells Society H.G. Wells, author, 1866 - 1946, lived and worked her...
Greater London Council H. G. Wells, 1866 - 1946, writer, lived and died here.
Site of birthplace of H.G. Wells, born 21st. September 1866.
Mrs Knott's dame school. H.G. Wells was a pupil here, 1871 - 1874.
Rules®. London's oldest restaurant. In the year Napoleon opened his campaign ...
