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Angela Carter

Free admission

Angela Carter — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

107 The Chase, Clapham Common, with blue plaque remembering Angela Carter - geograph.org.uk - 8015090

A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Angela Carter 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.

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From the Wikipedia article

Angela Olive Pearce (formerly Carter, née Stalker; 7 May 1940 – 16 February 1992), who published under the name Angela Carter, was an English novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist, known for her feminist, magical realist, and picaresque works. She is mainly known for her book The Bloody Chamber (1979). In 1984, her short story "The Company of Wolves" was adapted into a film of the same name. In 2008, The Times ranked Carter tenth in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In 2012, Nights at the Circus was selected as the best ever winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.

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Background

Visiting

The English rock band Wolf Alice takes its name from the short story of the same title, published in The Bloody Chamber, which founder Ellie Rowsell supposedly stole from her school library. Another English band, The New Eves, is named for The Passion of New Eve, which band members Kate Mager and Ella Russell were studying when they met at university.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.4652, -0.1474
District
Lambeth
Parish
Lambeth, unparished area
Postcode
SW4 0NQ
Parliamentary constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Angela Carter?
Angela Carter is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW4 0NQ), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
Is Angela Carter free to visit?
Yes, Angela Carter is free to enter.
How do I get to Angela Carter?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SW4 0NQ. It sits within the Clapham and Brixton Hill parliamentary constituency.