Many authors have called the county home over the years from Kate Mosse who grew up in Felpham and now lives near Chichester, The Gruffalo’s Julia Donaldson calls Steyning home and Peter James was born in Brighton.
![Wildling tells the story of the Knepp experiement a pioneering rewilding project.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI5MzQyMDE4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=225)
1. Wildling by Isabella Tree
Wildling tells the story of the Knepp experiement a pioneering rewilding project. Photo: Haywards Heath
![William Blake lived in Blakes Cottage Felpham between 1800-1803](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI5MzQyMTg3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. William Blake
William Blake lived in Blakes Cottage Felpham between 1800-1803 Photo: Haywards Heath
![John Keats stayed with friends in Chichester at 11, Eastgate Square, and wrote 'The Eve of St Agnes'.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI5MzQyMTgw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. John Keats
John Keats stayed with friends in Chichester at 11, Eastgate Square, and wrote 'The Eve of St Agnes'. Photo: Haywards Heath
![Raymond Briggs who wrote The Snowman lives near Plumpton Racecourse.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTI5MzQxODY1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs who wrote The Snowman lives near Plumpton Racecourse. Photo: Haywards Heath
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