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Did you know that Joe Meek, J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, the legendary record producer from grew up in Tutshill, nr Chepstow and attended Experience what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of your the 1960’s was from Newent? Wyedean Comprehensive School, where she favourite film and TV characters in the Forest of Dean and The story of Joe’s life is told frequently told stories to her fellow students. Wye Valley by exploring the area for a great family day out. in the 2009 film Telstar, starring Con O’Neill and Kevin Spacey. The area’s ancient forest and stunning natural beauty has long provided Frank Oz, well known for voicing the inspiration for writers and artists – Turner painted the dramatic ruins of English writer, J.R.R Tolkien was a frequent visitor wise Yoda in the Star Wars franchise, Tintern Abbey and J. K. Rowling grew up in the village of Tutshill after which to the Forest of Dean. Puzzlewood is said to have was born in Hereford. she named a Quidditch team. provided his inspiration for the forests of Middle Earth in his famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. Film location managers and visitors alike love our rural scenes, Dennis Potter, doyen of TV playwrights, historic inns, ancient buildings and magical woodland. Joseph Mallord William Turner was an was born in Berry Hill in the Forest of Dean, J. J. Abrams himself actually heaped praise on the English painter, considered a controversial which had a profound effect on his work. Forest of Dean in his final letter to the cast and crew figure by some. Turner’s early work includes of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens and we’re sure traditional paintings of English landscapes including Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire. that you will share his enthusiasm.

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