What stories lie behind this simple blue plaque? Here, on Smith Street, you’ll find a tribute to the magical mind of P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins. The P. L. Travers Plaque marks the spot where Travers resided from 1946 to 1962, a period of immense creativity and life changes. It was within the walls of number 50 that she penned the fourth installment of the beloved Mary Poppins series, “Mary Poppins in the Park.” However, more significantly, this Chelsea address played a pivotal role in the transition of Mary Poppins from page to screen. It was here that Travers finally agreed to let Walt Disney adapt her whimsical tale into a musical. She even showed Disney a picture of 50 Smith Street, wanting the Banks’ residence to reflect the spirit of her own. While Travers remained deeply connected to her books’ darker undertones, the 1964 Disney film, though different from her vision, catapulted both Travers and her magical nanny to international stardom. The P. L. Travers Plaque serves as a reminder that even in the heart of bustling London, imagination can take flight.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to