44 Must-See Literary Landmarks in the United Kingdom
23. The Feminist Fire of Jeanette Winterson’s Lancashire
Jeanette Winterson’s groundbreaking novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is rooted in the industrial town of Accrington, Lancashire, where she grew up in a strict religious household. A visit to Accrington Library, where Winterson found solace in literature, provides insight into the challenges and triumphs that shaped her writing. The nearby Pennine Hills, often a refuge in her stories, offer a place to reflect on themes of identity, resilience, and reinvention.
