Lying in the quiet churchyard of Sutton Courteney, George Orwell's grave brings visitors from all over the world. The masterful British writer changed the literary world with his novels and the Orwell Society make an annual pilgrimage to his grave each year on the Sunday nearest his birthday (25 June).

It's certainly worth nothing that his grave is marked with his real name: Eric Arthur Blair.

Paul77

July 7, 2024

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1. Sutton Courtenay and Thames Path Circular

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2. Abingdon Bridge – Footpath Diversion loop from Sutton Courtenay

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3. The Fish Inn – Sutton Pools Pedestrian Bridge loop from Culham

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Location: Sutton Courtenay, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Grave of Eric Arthur Blair (George Orwell)

1. Sutton Courtenay and Thames Path Circular

2. Abingdon Bridge – Footpath Diversion loop from Sutton Courtenay

3. The Fish Inn – Sutton Pools Pedestrian Bridge loop from Culham

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