Green Plaque for Wombles author Elisabeth Beresford
Elisabeth Beresford has been honoured with a Green Plaque on her former home in Wandsworth, south London.
Elisabeth Beresford has been honoured with a Green Plaque on her former home in Wandsworth, south London.
Inside Fortnum & Mason includes an interview about ‘Fortune & Bason’ with author Elisabeth Beresford’s children, Kate and Marcus.
The very first Wombles book was published in September 1968. Look back at their bear-like beginnings and early evolution.
The original 1968 Wombles book was featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, thanks to Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate Robertson.
It’s 40 years since The Wombles first appeared on our TV screens on 5 February 1973 – take a look back at the making of the programme and the people involved.
The Wombles exhibition was launched on 30 June 2012 with a ‘grand opening’ event – featuring a choir, a children’s dance troupe, a street procession, Great Uncle Bulgaria, and Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate. Read about the exhibition, see the photos and watch the video.
An official exhibition paying tribute to Elisabeth Beresford, creator and author of The Wombles, will go ahead this summer on Alderney in the Channel Islands, opening on 30 June.
Elisabeth Beresford’s children have decided to sell her house on Alderney – see the property details and photos of the house.
An official Wombles exhibition is planned in Elisabeth Beresford’s home town on Alderney in the Channel Islands.
Elisabeth Beresford’s son, Marcus Robertson, presented a lovely five-minute film reminiscing on what life was like growing up with her.