JK Rowling may have recently squashed the wildly circulated Exeter University myth about The Old Firehouse not being the source of inspiration for the book/film’s well-loved Leaky Cauldron pub, breaking students hearts in the process, but stepping inside the popular pub on New North Road and you can quickly see why
Did JK Rowling write Harry Potter in Exeter?
It was commonly believed that the author, who studied at the University of Exeter, based certain elements of her novel on places she visited within the city. However, the author announced today that two long-standing urban myths that resonate within the city are indeed false.
Where did JK Rowling live in Exeter?
After Rowling left school, she attended Exeter University to study French with Greek and German, initially living in the Duryard hall of residence and then in Pennsylvania. Some think that Harry Potter’s suburban home was based on the private estates in Pennsylvania.
What did JK Rowling study at Exeter University?
Between 1983 and 1986, J. K. Rowling studied French with a subsidiary (i.e., minor) in Classics at the University of Exeter in Britain.
What places inspired Harry Potter?
9 and ¾ Magical Real-Life Places That Inspired Harry Potter
- The Great Hall at Christ Church College, Oxford University. Oxford, England.
- Livraria Lello. Porto, Portugal.
- Victoria Street. Edinburgh, Scotland.
- King’s Cross Station. London, England.
- Jacobite Steam Train. Scotland.
- Australia House.
- Loch Shiel.
- Durham Castle.
What cafe did J.K. Rowling write Harry Potter in?
The Elephant House
Opened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Author J.K. Rowling ,had her first book published while she was writing in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle, making The Elephant House the “birthplace” of the series of Harry Potter novels.
Is Hogwarts based off Oxford?
During my time there I realized that, although J. K. Rowling wrote the series in Edinburgh, many of the ideas for Hogwarts and the magical world were inspired by two of the most famous English universities: Cambridge and Oxford.
Was Harry Potter filmed on Dartmoor?
Dartmoor is the location for the Quidditch Trillenium Stadium and the Quidditch World Cup campsite in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – most likely because of the never-ending ways of travel available in the world of witches and wizards.
What town did Harry Potter grow in?
Godric’s Hollow is a fictional village, where Lily and James Potter lived with their young son Harry, located in the West Country of England. It is noted for being home to a magical community like several other villages such as Ottery St Catchpole and Tinworth.
Where is Diagon Alley based on?
Diagon Alley / Victoria Street
It’s easy to see where J.K. Rowling got her inspiration for Diagon Alley. Victoria Street curves down towards the Grassmarket and is within Edinburgh’s Old Town – recognised as a World Heritage site. The eclectic mix of narrow, medieval buildings and Gothic spires is pure Potter magic.
What is Exeter University known for?
We have excellent teaching and research facilities and laboratories for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, as well as humanities and science across all of our campuses.
Where is Exeter University ranked in the world?
University of Exeter is ranked #152 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.
Is Hogwarts based off Harvard?
But Hogwarts, in many ways, was modeled after Harvard (this probably explains why Harry Potter creator, J.K. Rowling, suggested during her commencement address at Harvard a few years ago, that Harvard’s commencement ceremony could very well pass for “the world’s largest Gryffindor reunion.”) And in reality, talented
What town is Hogsmeade based on?
Goathland Station, North Yorkshire
This setting was transformed into Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone.
Where is the real Hogwarts Castle?
Alnwick Castle
Harry Potter fans now know the exact location of an American Hogwarts, but the real one exists in England. Alnwick Castle stood in for the famed wizarding school in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Where is Hogwarts supposed to be based?
Scotland
JK Rowling has said in interviews that she always imagined Hogwarts to be in Scotland, so it’s appropriate that some of the most stunning scenes depicting the grounds of the Harry Potter Castle were filmed in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
What hotel did J.K. Rowling finish Harry Potter in?
The Balmoral hotel
A decade after J.K. Rowling put down the final words of Deathly Hallows, Pottermore visited The Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh to see the room where the author completed the seventh Harry Potter story.
Where did J.K. Rowling get the Hogwarts houses?
“The best thing I ever wrote on was an aeroplane sick bag,” she revealed. “Came up with the Hogwarts houses on it.” The conversation was started by The Woman in Cabin 10 author Ruth Ware, who posted a brief Twitter thread (which Rowling endorsed) about how arguments for the best writing habits usually don’t hold up.
Was shambles the inspiration for Diagon Alley?
But now J.K. Rowling, the author behind the global phenomenon, has all but confirmed that Shambles was not the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in her books.
Is Hogwarts the only UK school?
There are two additional wizarding schools in continental Europe, Rowling writes: the Durmstrang Institute in the far north and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in the Pyrenees.
Which Oxford college was in Harry Potter?
Christ Church: Christ Church College provided the location for many Harry Potter scenes. The staircase was used to film the famous entrance scene where Professor McGonagall meets Harry, Ron and Hermione.