Peter Pan
(1902-present)

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Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, interacting with fairies, pirates, mermaids, Native Americans, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside Neverland. Peter Pan has become a cultural icon symbolizing youthful innocence and escapism. In addition to two distinct works by Barrie, The Little White Bird (1902, with chapters 13–18 published in Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens in 1906), and the West End stage play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (1904, which expanded into the 1911 novel Peter and Wendy), the character has been featured in a variety of media and merchandise, both adapting and expanding on Barrie's works. These include the 1924 silent film, 1953 Disney animated film, a 2003 dramatic/live-action film, a television series and many other works. Barrie commissioned a statue of Peter Pan by the sculptor George Frampton, which was erected overnight in Kensington Gardens on 30 April 1912 as a surprise to the children of London. Six other statues have been cast from the original mould and displayed around the world. In 2002, Peter Pan featured on a series of UK postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail on the centenary of Barrie's creation of the character.

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Sir James Matthew Barrie Bart O.M. 1860-1937. Scottish novelist and dramatist. J. M. Barrie lived in this house, the home of his brother while a scholar at Dumfries Academy from 1873 - 1878. He regarded his stay in Dumfries among his happiest days. His works include Dear Brutus, The Little Minister, Quality Street, Peter Pan, The Admirable Crichton, Mary Rose. In 1924 Sir James was made a Freeman of Dumfries, the town where Peter Pan was born.

6 Victoria Terrace, Dumfries, United Kingdom where it was

JM Barrie (1860 - 1937) inspired to write "Peter Pan" after playing in the "magical" garden behind Moat Brae House.

68 George Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom where it created

Peter Pan The boy who would not grow up Sculptor Sir George Frampton R.A. 1860-1928 This bronze, a gift of Sir James Barrie OM 1860-1937 the creator of Peter Pan, was placed here 1st may 1912

Kensington Gardens, London, United Kingdom where it was (1912)