Edith Nesbit

The Railway Children Illustrated Edith Nesbit

The Railway Children is a children's book by Edith Nesbit, originally serialised in The London Magazine during 1905 and first published in book form in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen several times, of which the 1970 film version is the best known. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography credits Oswald Barron, who had a deep affection for Nesbit, with having provided the plot. The setting is thought to be inspired by Edith's walks to Grove Park nature reserve (Close to Grove Park station) close to where she lived in Baring Rd. Grove Park Station now has a lovely mural commemorating this connection.