H wells biography bio

H.G. Wells was a twentieth century author, principally of science fiction.

When and Where was he Born?

21st September 1866, Bromley, Kent, England.

Family Background:

Herbert George Wells was the son (fourth child) of Joseph Wells, an unsuccessful tradesman who had originally been a gardener at Uppark House near Petersfield in West Sussex.

His mother Sarah Neal became the Housekeeper at Uppark from 1880 to 1892 although she had resigned once before as a Lady’s Maid to marry Joseph.

H wells biography bio

Herbert lived at the house and was grateful to use the well stocked library. See National Trust site for more details. An inheritance allowed them to buy a china shop but it was never very prosperous.

Education:

Thomas Morley’s Commercial Academy.

(private school). Apprenticed to a draper.

Timeline of H.G. Wells

1874: Wells had an accident, breaking his leg which made him have to stay in his bed for several weeks. It was at this point he began to read