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H.G. Wells was a twentieth century author, principally of science fiction.

When and Where was he Born?

21st September 1866, Bromley, Kent, England.

Family Background:

Herbert George Wells was the son (fourth child) of Joseph Wells, an unsuccessful tradesman who had originally been a gardener at Uppark House near Petersfield in West Sussex.

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His mother Sarah Neal became the Housekeeper at Uppark from 1880 to 1892 although she had resigned once before as a Lady’s Maid to marry Joseph. Herbert lived at the house and was grateful to use the well stocked library.

See National Trust site for more details. An inheritance allowed them to buy a china shop but it was never very prosperous.

Education:

Thomas Morley’s Commercial Academy.

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(private school). Apprenticed to a draper.

Timeline of H.G. Wells

1874: Wells had an accident, breaking his leg which made him have to stay in his bed for several weeks. It was at this point he began to read