Historic England - D H Lawrence

Arguably the first famous writer from truly working class origins, Lawrence was brought up in the small Nottinghamshire mining community of Eastwood.  His best-known works are his novels Sons & Lovers, The Rainbow and the controversial Lady Chatterley’s Lover. 

Places to visit

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Wander around the writer's first home and explore the very heart of working-class Victorian England, brought to life through informative guides.

Durban House Heritage Centre
Experience the past of Lawrence's mining hometown when you visit the renovated offices of the local coal owners, where as a boy Lawrence would pick up his father's wages.

Blue Line Trail, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire
Follow the trail that guides you around the four houses Lawrence lived in and eight other related sites that influenced his works.