Mervyn Peake

Mervyn Peake
(1911-1968)

Died aged 57

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Mervyn Peake 1911-1968 author and artist lived here 1960-1968

1 Drayton Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1960-1968)

Mervyn Lawrence Peake (1911-1968). Peake was best known as a novelist. He was the author of 'Titus Groan', 'Gormanghast' and 'Titus Alone'. He was also a recognised artist, showing a talent for illustrating and etching. After 1945 he became an accredited war artist. Peake lived on this site in 'Woodcroft' between 1922-32 and 1952-62

Surrey Court, 55 Woodcote Road, Wallington, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Mervyn Peake 1911-1968 artist, author and poet lived here

Gallery Stores, Sark, Guernsey where they lived