Maryborough, Queensland has a unique link to the world's most famous nanny that no other place in the world can claim.
It all started in a bedroom in the manager’s residence above a bank building in Maryborough in 1899, when the bank manager's wife gave birth to a baby girl named Helen Lyndon Goff.
After spending the first few years of her life here, her family moved to Brisbane then Ipswich, Allora, Bowral and then Sydney.
As a young woman in the 1920s she moved to London and took the name Pamela Travers for her writing. It was under that name that she wrote the successful Mary Poppins books that lead to fortune and fame - and one of the most successful movies of all times.
The first ‘Mary Poppins’ novel about the magical and exceedingly efficient nanny was an immediate success and the Mary Poppins series - there were eight books in total - went on to be translated into more than 20 languages.
Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE (born Helen Lyndon Goff) (9 August 1899 – 23 April 1996), was an Australian-born British novelist, actress and journalist, popularly remembered for her series of children's novels about the mystical and magical nanny Mary Poppins. Her popular series has been adapted many times, including in the 1964 film starring Julie Andrews, and in the new Broadway musical which originally was produced in London's West End.
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What a delightful sculpture of the magical Mary Poppins. Interesting about the Queensland connection … as I assumed the author was born in England. Of course, I am partial to her umbrella and although it is closed it looks very much as if Mary Poppins is about to open it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful post for the day, Trudi! Love the photo of the sculpture! The Queensland connection is indeed interesting! I loved the movie and had read the books to my kids and students! Fun!! Hope you have a great week!
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Thanks for the info about Mary Poppins. I never got the chance to read about this bit you shared - that she comes from Australia. That statue is charming tribute to her.
ReplyDeleteEven without a title, she would be recognizable!
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I didn't know this part before, nice capture of the statue.
ReplyDeleteNever knew there were books before the musical.
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That statue looks so real ;-) Thanks for the information on the author. Not many author can be as famous. I am sure Mary Poppin is a wonderful story. Have a great day Titania!
ReplyDeleteWe went on a walk through Maryborough on our recent 'Mystery Tour' and also found the statue for the first time, as well as other pieces scattered throughout the town about this author. Maryborough also has lots of interesting buildings. Great post.
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http://kc2009.blogspot.com/2011/03/escapar-una-isla-hermosa.html
elle est superbe cette statue de Mary Poppins, ah toute mon enfance ;))
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Thank you to all who visited Mary Poppins; we all remember "a spoonful of sugar... memories so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI watched Mary Poppins long long time ago. I loved the story as well as lovely songs. Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke were splendid. Good old memory came back to me. Thank you and have a great week!
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