What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: "and by and by they came to an enchanted place on the very top of the Forest called Galleons Lap" Here at Gills Lap are commemorated A. A. Milne 1882-1956 and E. H. Shepard 1879-1976 who collaborated in the creation of "Winnie-The-Pooh" and so captured the magic of Ashdown Forest and gave it to the world
A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard collaborated on the creation of "Winnie-the-Pooh," bringing the enchanting tales and illustrations of Ashdown Forest to global prominence and endearing generations to its magical landscapes.
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Places near here
A A Milne MemorialMemorial · 10 yd
Gill's Lap ClumpWood · 215 yd
Greenwood Gate ClumpWood · 1245 yd
Andbell HouseListed building · 1440 yd
Marsh Green FarmhouseListed building · 1530 yd
Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks BridgeHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
King's StandingScheduled monument · 1.3 mi
Garden of Eden WaterfallWaterfall · 1.5 mi
Garden Hill FortArchaeological place · 1.5 mi
Camp HillMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Pooh CornerHeritage attraction · 2.2 mi
Ashdown Forest Information CentreVisitor information · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0