harry potter in London
Jul 25th, 2003, 09:54 AM
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King's Cross is probably the most Pottery place in London -- where Platform 9 3/4 is (I believe they have a sign for taking pictures?) Aside from that, I would just try to get your daughter interested in English culture and food in general
Jul 26th, 2003, 01:23 AM
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Just got back from London with my two potter fan children. At Kings Cross station between platform 9 and 10 they have put up a sign for platform 9 3/4. We took pictures in front of it. We then went to Oxford and did more Pottermania. At Christ Church College, we saw the dining hall that doubles as the dining hall in the movies. We also went to another college (name escapes me) where much of the movie was filmed. On the British tourism web page, there is a link to Harry Potter venues around England that I used. Hope this helps.
Jul 27th, 2003, 11:13 AM
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to Potter experts:
I found out that there are adult versions as well as special editions for each of the Potter books. I was interested in buying the whole set - anyone know what the differences are and is it worth buying the "British" version? I found a website for a book store in Edinburgh where I can purchase on-line. The books are more eexpensive than in the States, however, I am willing to spend the extra money if it is worth it. Any thoughts?
I found out that there are adult versions as well as special editions for each of the Potter books. I was interested in buying the whole set - anyone know what the differences are and is it worth buying the "British" version? I found a website for a book store in Edinburgh where I can purchase on-line. The books are more eexpensive than in the States, however, I am willing to spend the extra money if it is worth it. Any thoughts?
Jul 27th, 2003, 11:42 AM
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Certainly NOT worth it to buy adult or other special editions. The difference is entirely in the cover, printing and binding, not in the content! Apparently, the publishers discerned that there was a demand for Potter books that adults wouldn't feel silly being seen reading while riding the tube.
You can find charts online that some compulsive soul has put together, listing the exact wording differences between the British and US editions; apart from the infamous title change of the first book, the differences are completely trivial, like "sweater" for "jumper" and "cookie" for "biscuit." Try hp-lexicon.com
If you do decide you want to order British or "adult" versions, you can get them relatively cheaply at www.amazon.co.uk. Or look into the possibility that the Canadian editions are the same as the British, since shipping would cost less.
You can find charts online that some compulsive soul has put together, listing the exact wording differences between the British and US editions; apart from the infamous title change of the first book, the differences are completely trivial, like "sweater" for "jumper" and "cookie" for "biscuit." Try hp-lexicon.com
If you do decide you want to order British or "adult" versions, you can get them relatively cheaply at www.amazon.co.uk. Or look into the possibility that the Canadian editions are the same as the British, since shipping would cost less.
Jul 28th, 2003, 05:39 AM
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Becky
I've got a few more Potter places posted at:
http://www.kidstolondon.com/harrypotter.html
David White
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I've got a few more Potter places posted at:
http://www.kidstolondon.com/harrypotter.html
David White
[email protected]
Aug 15th, 2003, 11:32 AM
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ttt, because the latest issue of Biography magazine (09/03) has an article entitled "Magic of England Following in Harry Potter's Footsteps." Great photos and descriptions of Potter-related locales. Also, if anyone in iterested in a map of Harry Potter's England, call VisitBritain at 877-899-8391.
