The opening scene of the 1954 film adaptation, starring Kenneth Moore, shows a set of steps somewhere in London. Since the book’s publication in 1915 the exact location of the steps, indeed whether they existed at all, has intrigued many. The writer was John Buchan and the book, The Thirty-Nine Steps, was to be the first of five adventures for his boys’ own action hero, Richard Hannay. After reading all the books in the library, so the story goes, he began writing a novel to relieve his boredom. Photos: Fireworks- and a conga – mark the Coronationĭuring late summer of 1914, as war engulfed Europe, a young writer was convalescing at the home of friends in North Foreland. Kings, cakes and crowns at St Nicholas-at-Wade primary Coronation bake off Thanet community news: Cycle for Pilgrims, Chartwell, Academy FM, sea scouts, dementia alliance, B24 Liberator and QEQM donation Matthew Munson: Braces, elections, university and a long weekendĭan Thompson’s book review: The Seaside by Madeline Bunting Photos: Coronation chickens, a parade, party food and moreĬhilton Primary’s colourful coronation celebrations South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Coronation, Pugin and electionsįirst Roots Margate gig heads to Olby’s Soul Café Priory coronation celebrations fit for a King! Looking ahead as Labour takes the helm at Thanet council Margate FC Women secure 3 points with win over Aylesford Margate Women’s Institute inspired by 70 year old resolution to launch clean up campaign St Ethelbert’s children crown ‘Mary’ and celebrate coronationīirchington woman Louise Marie Kilmurray scoops Turning Point award

The 39 Steps by John Buchan