Blue Plaque: C. S. Lewis

The Kilns

The Kilns, located in Headington, Oxford, was the residence of renowned author and scholar C.S. Lewis from 1930 until his death in 1963. This Edwardian house, built in 1922, was purchased by Lewis, his brother Warren Hamilton Lewis, and Janie Moore in 1930. The property features extensive gardens, including a large bathing pool and a wooded area, which inspired elements of Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia." (en.wikipedia.org)

In 1991, a memorial window depicting scenes from "The Chronicles of Narnia" was installed at Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry, where Lewis regularly attended services. This window, known as the Narnia Window, was commissioned by George and Kathleen Howe in memory of their children and features characters such as Aslan the lion and the Pevensie siblings. (atlasobscura.com)

The Kilns is currently owned and operated by the C.S. Lewis Foundation, which runs it as a study center. Visitors can explore the house and its grounds, gaining insight into the environment that influenced much of Lewis's work. (en.wikipedia.org)

In addition to his literary contributions, Lewis was a prominent figure in the Inklings, a literary group that met regularly at Oxford's Lamb & Flag pub. This group included notable authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Charles Williams. (en.wikipedia.org)

The Kilns remains a significant site for those interested in C.S. Lewis's life and works, offering a glimpse into the personal and creative spaces that shaped his enduring legacy.