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.
The mural featured a portrait of Wells and pictorial references to some of hi...
H.G. Wells writer lived in this house in 1894 whilst writing The Time Machine...
It was built by public subscription, but was very small as an auditorium and ...
