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15 of the Best Quotes from Matilda by Roald Dahl
Originally published in 1988, Matilda is a timeless story that has inspired generations of readers. It’s a tale for anyone who has ever felt different, like they don’t quite fit in, or would happily escape into the pages of a book.
Matilda has since been adapted into two films, once in 1996 and again in 2022, as well as a musical that has been running in London’s West End since 2011. Brought to life by Tim Minchin’s witty lyrics, the musical won seven Olivier Awards in its opening year and opened on Broadway in 2013.
The Twits Afternoon Tea at London County Hall - Review
I’m always on the lookout for new literary themed activities, so when I heard that Marriott were hosting a Roald Dahl themed afternoon tea, I knew that I had to give it a try.
Based on Roald Dahl’s book The Twits, this afternoon tea takes place in Marriott’s London County Hall hotel, which is right next to the London Eye and London’s South Bank.
35 Quotes from Wonka AND Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is one of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors, with around 50 titles to his name and more than 300 million book sales. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, along with Matlida and James are the Giant Peach, is arguably one of Dahl’s most famous and popular books, found in children’s libraries all over the world.
In this article, I summarise 35 of the very best quotes from both Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its newest film iteration, Wonka.
Welcome to the Viking Skaga - one of Viking Cruises’ noble river ships. She takes her name from an ancient Norse myth, where the Valkyrie Skaga rode into battle and escorted the dead to Valhalla, before preparing them to fight in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
A relatively new ship, the Viking Skaga only entered the fleet in 2020. At just 410 feet and carrying 168 guests and 48 crew, she was built specifically to sail down the Seine in France, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on the time of year. I was fortunate enough to join the ship for her week long Christmas on the Seine cruise, which starts and ends in Paris, calling at Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Honflour (via an excursion) and Les Andelys along the way.